by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Michigan Schools For The Money For Those Making $0-$30k for a Doctorate ranking - to help you make that decision. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 18 schools across Michigan to determine which have the best value Doctor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $0-$30k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid 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 account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
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.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Michigan State University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school for doctor’s degrees in Michigan for overall quality. This large public school is located in East Lansing, Michigan.
Michigan State University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
A rank of #2 on our Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list means University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great place for students working on their degree. U-M is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Michigan for overall quality.
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Out of the 18 doctor’s degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan Technological University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Houghton, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Michigan Technological University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Ferris is located in Big Rapids, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Ferris State University a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Michigan for overall quality.
Out of the 18 doctor’s degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the #5 spot on the list. GVSU is located in Allendale, Michigan and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Grand Valley State University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Michigan for overall quality.
University of Michigan - Dearborn ranked #6 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. This medium-sized public school is located in Dearborn, Michigan.
University of Michigan - Dearborn has the honor of being ranked #13 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Oakland University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Oakland is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Oakland University has the honor of being ranked #11 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Andrews University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Andrews is a private not-for-profit institution located in Berrien Springs, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Andrews University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Michigan.
University of Michigan - Flint did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #9. UM Flint is located in Flint, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Michigan - Flint a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Michigan for overall quality.
Western Michigan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #10. WMU is a fairly large public school situated in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Western Michigan University has the honor of being ranked #6 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Wayne State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wayne State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Michigan.
With a ranking of #12, Central Michigan University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school situated in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Not only is Central Michigan University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Michigan for overall quality.
Eastern Michigan University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school situated in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Eastern Michigan University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Michigan.
University of Detroit Mercy came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Detroit, Michigan.
University of Detroit Mercy has the honor of being ranked #14 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Madonna University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Livonia, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Madonna University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Michigan for overall quality.
Baker College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Owosso, Michigan.
Baker College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Cornerstone University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Cornerstone is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Cornerstone University has the honor of being ranked #17 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Lawrence Technological University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #18. Lawrence Tech is a private not-for-profit institution located in Southfield, Michigan.
Lawrence Technological University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
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