2027 Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Michigan
[General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology](/majors/transportation-materials-handling/air-transportation/aeronautics-aviation-aerospace-science-and-technology-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools.
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2027 Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science & Technology Schools
For return on investment in general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology, no school beat Northwestern Michigan College this year. Northwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Traverse City. In-state tuition and fees average $5,860, while out-of-state students pay about $13,476. Students borrow a median of $14,803 to complete the general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology program here. Soon after graduation, general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology degree recipients from Northwestern Michigan College generally make around $37,988. Set against $14,803 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Michigan University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology schools. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, with out-of-state students paying around $19,952. General Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science & Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career general aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science & technology graduates make about $34,872. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Western Michigan University admits about 85% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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