by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking is part of that endeavor. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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We analyzed 39 schools across Michigan to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Washtenaw Community College the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Michigan for students working on their associate degree. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Washtenaw Community College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,242.
The quality degree programs at Macomb Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan. This fairly large public school is located in Warren, Michigan.
Macomb Community College has the honor of being ranked #1 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,657.
Out of the 39 associate degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Delta College landed the #3 spot on the list. Delta College is a public institution located in University Center, Michigan.
Delta College has the honor of being ranked #14 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $840.
A rank of #4 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list means Oakland Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Not only is Oakland Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,025.
Out of the 39 associate degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Henry Ford College landed the #5 spot on the list. Henry Ford College is a fairly large public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Henry Ford College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,980.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #6. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,578.
Ferris State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Not only is Ferris State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,551.
Lansing Community College landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Lansing Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,479.
Mott Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Mott Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Flint, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mott Community College is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $3,540.
Grand Rapids Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grand Rapids Community College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,036.
Monroe County Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Monroe County Community College is a small public school situated in Monroe, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Monroe County Community College is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,528.
Lake Superior State University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Lake Superior State University is a small public school situated in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
Lake Superior State University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,224.
Schoolcraft College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Located in Livonia, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Schoolcraft College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,184.
With a ranking of #14, Wayne County Community College District did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. WCCCD is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wayne County Community College District is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,088.
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Northwestern Michigan College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #15. Traverse City, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Northwestern Michigan College has the honor of being ranked #22 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,209.
Kellogg Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Battle Creek, Michigan, the school is a small public institution.
Kellogg Community College has the honor of being ranked #25 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,872.
Alpena Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Alpena Community College is a small public school located in Alpena, Michigan.
Not only is Alpena Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #36 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,084.
North Central Michigan College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. NCMC is a public institution located in Petoskey, Michigan.
North Central Michigan College has the honor of being ranked #34 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,458.
St Clair County Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Located in Port Huron, Michigan, the school is a small public institution.
St Clair County Community College has the honor of being ranked #33 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $2,882.
Muskegon Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Muskegon Community College is a public institution located in Muskegon, Michigan.
Not only is Muskegon Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,986.
Glen Oaks Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #21. GOCC is a public institution located in Centreville, Michigan.
Glen Oaks Community College has the honor of being ranked #21 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,707.
Montcalm Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Montcalm Community College is a public institution located in Sidney, Michigan.
Montcalm Community College has the honor of being ranked #32 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,994.
Lake Michigan College landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Benton Harbor, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Lake Michigan College has the honor of being ranked #23 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,261.
With a ranking of #24, Jackson College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Jackson College is a public institution located in Jackson, Michigan.
Jackson College has the honor of being ranked #9 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,007.
West Shore Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. West Shore Community College is located in Scottville, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Shore Community College is ranked #38 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,113.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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