2027 Best Value Physical Science Schools in Michigan
[Physical Science](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/physical-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong physical science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for physical science students.
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2027 Best Value Physical Science Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the physical science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Physical Science Schools
Jackson Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value physical science schools in Michigan. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,350, while out-of-state students pay about $10,200. Physical Science graduates carry a median of $16,960 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from Jackson Community College generally make around $41,322. Set against $16,960 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
North Central Michigan College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value physical science schools. Located in the town of Petoskey, North Central Michigan College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,430 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Physical Science graduates carry a median of $12,398 in student loans. Soon after graduation, physical science degree recipients from North Central Michigan College generally make around $42,952. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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