by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. 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 $75-$110k for an Associate ranking - to help you make that decision. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 39 schools in Michigan to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $75-$110k 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. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Macomb Community College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $75-$110k) school for associate degrees in Michigan for overall quality. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public school located in Warren, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Macomb Community College is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,345.
The quality degree programs at Lansing Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan. Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lansing Community College is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $7,626.
A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list means Washtenaw Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Washtenaw Community College has the honor of being ranked #6 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,878.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Oakland Community College is a public institution located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Oakland Community College has the honor of being ranked #8 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,161.
Out of the 39 associate degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Delta College landed the #5 spot on the list. Delta College is a medium-sized public school situated in University Center, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Delta College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,518.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College has the honor of being ranked #19 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,531.
Wayne County Community College District landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Wayne County Community College District has the honor of being ranked #31 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,686.
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Henry Ford College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Dearborn, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Henry Ford College has the honor of being ranked #17 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,257.
Schoolcraft College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Schoolcraft College is a medium-sized public school located in Livonia, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Schoolcraft College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,900.
With a ranking of #10, Mott Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. MCC is located in Flint, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Mott Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,701.
Grand Rapids Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Not only is Grand Rapids Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,525.
With a ranking of #12, Northwestern Michigan College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Traverse City, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Northwestern Michigan College a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,787.
With a ranking of #13, Muskegon Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Muskegon Community College is a small public school situated in Muskegon, Michigan.
Not only is Muskegon Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,270.
Monroe County Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Monroe County Community College is a public institution located in Monroe, Michigan.
Not only is Monroe County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,664.
Kellogg Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Kellogg Community College is a small public school situated in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Kellogg Community College has the honor of being ranked #25 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,219.
Glen Oaks Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. GOCC is located in Centreville, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Glen Oaks Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,179.
Ferris State University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Ferris State University is a fairly large public school 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 $75-$110k per year is $17,386.
North Central Michigan College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #18. NCMC is located in Petoskey, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Central Michigan College is ranked #34 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,549.
With a ranking of #19, Alpena Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Alpena Community College is located in Alpena, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Alpena Community College is ranked #36 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,345.
Lake Michigan College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the school is a small public institution.
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 $75-$110k per year is $12,216.
West Shore Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,735.
St Clair County Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #22. SC4 is a small public school situated in Port Huron, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, St Clair County Community College is ranked #33 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,061.
Lake Superior State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #23. Lake Superior State University is located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
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 $75-$110k per year is $17,725.
Jackson College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Jackson College is a public institution located in Jackson, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Jackson College is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,101.
Bay de Noc Community College landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Bay de Noc Community College is a small public school located in Escanaba, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bay de Noc Community College is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,160.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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