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 Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) 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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We analyzed 33 schools across Michigan to determine which have the best value Bachelor'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.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's 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. 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 consider a school'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.
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Our 2024 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best value (income $30-$48k) school in Michigan for students working on their bachelor’s degree. U-M is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Not only is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,904.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. This large public school is located in East Lansing, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Michigan State University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,117.
A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list means Michigan Technological University is a great place for students working on their degree. Michigan Technological University is a medium-sized public school located in Houghton, Michigan.
Michigan Technological University has the honor of being ranked #3 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 $8,254.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Oakland is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Oakland University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,258.
The quality degree programs at University of Michigan - Dearborn helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
University of Michigan - Dearborn has the honor of being ranked #16 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 $8,608.
Grand Valley State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #6. Grand Valley State University is a large public school located in Allendale, Michigan.
Not only is Grand Valley State University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,828.
With a ranking of #7, Ferris State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. 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 #14 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,177.
With a ranking of #8, Wayne State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Wayne State is a public institution located in Detroit, Michigan.
Not only is Wayne State University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,652.
Central Michigan University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Central Michigan University is a fairly large public school located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Central Michigan University has the honor of being ranked #9 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 $13,127.
University of Michigan - Flint landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Flint, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Michigan - Flint has the honor of being ranked #29 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 $8,583.
Lake Superior State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Lake Superior State University is a public institution located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lake Superior State University 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 $8,770.
With a ranking of #12, Western Michigan University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Western Michigan University is a fairly large public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Western Michigan University has the honor of being ranked #6 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 $14,885.
Saginaw Valley State University landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution located in University Center, Michigan.
Not only is Saginaw Valley State University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,731.
Northern Michigan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Marquette, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Northern Michigan University a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,662.
University of Detroit Mercy landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Detroit, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Detroit Mercy 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 $14,117.
Eastern Michigan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) 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 #17 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 $14,547.
Madonna University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Livonia, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Madonna University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,118.
Hope College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #18. Hope College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Holland, Michigan.
Hope College has the honor of being ranked #12 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 $16,459.
Baker College landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Owosso, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Baker College has the honor of being ranked #30 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 $12,236.
Albion College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #20. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Albion, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Albion College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,475.
Aquinas College Michigan landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Aquinas College Michigan is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Aquinas College Michigan has the honor of being ranked #26 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 $14,723.
Kalamazoo College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan ranking. Kalamazoo College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kalamazoo College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,122.
Adrian College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Adrian is located in Adrian, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Adrian College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,408.
Calvin University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Calvin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Calvin University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,357.
Siena Heights University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Michigan list. Located in Adrian, Michigan, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Siena Heights University is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $18,588.
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