2027 Best Value Value Schools in Michigan

1

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI

For return on investment in value, no school beat Washtenaw Community College this year. Set in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,736, compared with $6,504 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,616 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Washtenaw Community College earn a median of $45,332 early in their careers. Set against $17,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

2

Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI

Wayne County Community College District is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne County Community College District is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,112, while out-of-state students pay about $4,067. Typical student debt for value graduates is $20,820. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Wayne County Community College District generally make around $48,892. That is a strong return on a $20,820 median debt.

3

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northern Michigan University earned it the #3 place for value. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. Students from in state pay about $14,322 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,944. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $40,508. Set against $22,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

4

University Of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

University Of Detroit Mercy came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $32,946. Value graduates carry a median of $29,053 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $76,755. Set against $29,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Detroit Mercy admits about 75% of applicants.

5

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Students looking for strong value in value will find it at Madonna University, which ranked #5. Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Livonia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,440. Students borrow a median of $26,896 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Madonna University generally make around $56,984. That is a strong return on a $26,896 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.

6

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University landed the #6 spot for value value this year. Michigan State University is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,213. Value graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $54,166 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.