2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Michigan
[General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general mathematics students.
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2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Michigan
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Mathematics Schools
Schoolcraft College earned the #1 spot for value among general mathematics schools in Michigan. Set in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,799, with out-of-state students paying around $6,501. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $15,677. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Schoolcraft College generally make around $46,283. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Oakland University one of the best values for general mathematics. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $25,972. General Mathematics graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $54,785 early in their careers. Set against $25,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $21,589. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $80,676 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.
Wayne State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $27,000. General Mathematics graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $55,469 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Michigan Technological University earned it the #5 place for general mathematics. Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Houghton. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $64,652. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan Technological University admits about 92% of applicants.
Grand Valley State University came in at #6 for value in general mathematics this year. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,502, compared with $21,894 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $27,000. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $45,349. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Michigan State University came in at #7 for value in general mathematics this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the general mathematics program here. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $47,951. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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