by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 26 schools in Michigan to determine which ones have the best value Master'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 Master'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 take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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.
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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:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school for master’s degrees in Michigan for overall quality. U-M is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor has the honor of being ranked #1 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Out of the 26 master’s degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Michigan State University is a large public school located in East Lansing, Michigan.
Not only is Michigan State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Michigan for overall quality.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan Technological University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan 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 University of Michigan - Dearborn. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Michigan - Dearborn is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Michigan.
The quality degree programs at Oakland University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan. Oakland is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Oakland University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Michigan.
Grand Valley State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Allendale, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Grand Valley State University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Michigan for overall quality.
Ferris State University landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Ferris is a fairly large public school situated in Big Rapids, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ferris State University is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Michigan.
Andrews University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Andrews is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Andrews University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Michigan.
Central Michigan University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Master’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.
Central Michigan University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Western Michigan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #10. WMU is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Western Michigan University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Michigan for overall quality.
University of Michigan - Flint ranked #11 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Located in Flint, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is University of Michigan - Flint a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Michigan for overall quality.
Wayne State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #12. 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 #11 for quality in the state of Michigan.
With a ranking of #13, Saginaw Valley State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Located in University Center, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Saginaw Valley State University has the honor of being ranked #19 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of Detroit Mercy did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #14. Detroit Mercy is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
University of Detroit Mercy has the honor of being ranked #12 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Northern Michigan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #15. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school situated in Marquette, Michigan.
Northern Michigan University has the honor of being ranked #21 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Eastern Michigan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #16. Eastern Michigan University is a fairly large public school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Eastern Michigan University has the honor of being ranked #14 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Madonna University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #17. Madonna is a private not-for-profit institution located in Livonia, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Madonna University is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Michigan.
Baker College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Owosso, Michigan.
Not only is Baker College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Michigan for overall quality.
Spring Arbor University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Spring Arbor University has the honor of being ranked #18 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Calvin University landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Calvin University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Davenport University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Davenport University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Michigan.
Cornerstone University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #22. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cornerstone University is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Michigan.
Siena Heights University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #23. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Adrian, Michigan.
Not only is Siena Heights University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Michigan for overall quality.
Kettering University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #24. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Flint, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kettering University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Michigan.
Concordia University, Ann Arbor ranked #25 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan list. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Concordia University, Ann Arbor is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Michigan.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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