2027 Best Value General Systems Engineering Schools in Michigan
[General Systems Engineering](/majors/engineering/systems-engineering/general-systems-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for general systems engineering students.
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2027 Best Value General Systems Engineering Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general systems engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Systems Engineering Schools
University Of Michigan Dearborn tops our 2027 list of the best value general systems engineering schools in Michigan. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,640, with out-of-state students paying around $32,896. Typical student debt for general systems engineering graduates is $26,516. General Systems Engineering graduates of University Of Michigan Dearborn earn a median of $62,536 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,516 median debt. University Of Michigan Dearborn admits about 56% of applicants.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general systems engineering schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. General Systems Engineering graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general systems engineering degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $122,914. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general systems engineering will find it at University Of Detroit Mercy, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,946. Students borrow a median of $29,053 to complete the general systems engineering program here. Soon after graduation, general systems engineering degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $76,755. Set against $29,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Detroit Mercy admits about 75% 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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