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 $30-$48k for an Associate ranking - to help you make that decision. This list is proof that you shouldn't avoid normally high-priced schools, since the actual price may be very affordable if you qualify for financial aid.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 39 schools across Michigan to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality 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.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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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Our analysis found Macomb Community College to be the best value (income $30-$48k) school for associate degrees in Michigan in this year’s ranking. 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 $30-$48k per year is $5,028.
The quality degree programs at Washtenaw Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Washtenaw Community College has the honor of being ranked #6 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $2,341.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delta College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Located in University Center, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
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 $30-$48k per year is $1,191.
Out of the 39 associate degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Oakland Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Oakland Community College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,906.
Out of the 39 associate degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Henry Ford College landed the #5 spot on the list. Henry Ford College is a public institution located in Dearborn, Michigan.
Not only is Henry Ford College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,184.
Lansing Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #6. This fairly large public school is located in Lansing, Michigan.
Lansing Community College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,501.
With a ranking of #7, Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,594.
Northwestern Michigan College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. NMC is a small public school situated in Traverse City, Michigan.
Northwestern Michigan College has the honor of being ranked #22 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,182.
Mott Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #9. Mott Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Flint, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mott Community College is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,001.
Ferris State University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Ferris State University is a fairly large public school located in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Ferris State University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,177.
With a ranking of #11, Lake Superior State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Lake Superior State University is a small public school situated in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lake Superior State University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,770.
Grand Rapids Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #12. Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Grand Rapids Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,994.
Monroe County Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Monroe County Community College is a public institution located in Monroe, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Monroe County Community College is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,517.
Kellogg Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Battle Creek, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Kellogg Community College has the honor of being ranked #25 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,190.
Schoolcraft College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Schoolcraft College is a public institution 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. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,207.
With a ranking of #16, Glen Oaks Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. GOCC is a small public school situated in Centreville, Michigan.
Glen Oaks Community College has the honor of being ranked #21 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,020.
Wayne County Community College District came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Wayne County Community College District is a fairly large public school located in Detroit, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wayne County Community College District is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,990.
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Alpena Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Alpena Community College is located in Alpena, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Alpena Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #36 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,977.
Muskegon Community College landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Muskegon Community College is a small public school situated in Muskegon, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Muskegon Community College is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,959.
Jackson College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Located in Jackson, Michigan, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Jackson College is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,599.
Lake Michigan College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #21. Lake Michigan College is a small public school located in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
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 $30-$48k per year is $7,049.
St Clair County Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Located in Port Huron, Michigan, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is St Clair County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,474.
West Shore Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Scottville, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
West Shore Community College has the honor of being ranked #38 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,062.
North Central Michigan College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Located in Petoskey, Michigan, the school is a small public institution.
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 $30-$48k per year is $4,900.
Bay de Noc Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Bay College is a small public school situated in Escanaba, Michigan.
Not only is Bay de Noc Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,931.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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