by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking is part of that endeavor. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 57 schools across Michigan to determine which have the best value 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 Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $75-$110k 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.
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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 $75-$110k) school in Michigan. U-M is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,938.
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The quality degree programs at Macomb Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan. This fairly large public school is located in Warren, Michigan.
Not only is Macomb Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,345.
A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list means Lansing Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. LCC is a public institution located in Lansing, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lansing Community College is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $7,626.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Michigan State University is a large public school 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. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,089.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washtenaw Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Washtenaw Community College is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Washtenaw Community College is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,878.
Oakland Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #6. Oakland Community College is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Oakland Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,161.
Delta College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Delta College is a public institution located in University Center, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Delta College is ranked #35 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,518.
With a ranking of #8, Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) 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 #43 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $7,531.
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Wayne County Community College District did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #9. WCCCD is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Wayne County Community College District has the honor of being ranked #53 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $4,686.
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Henry Ford College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Henry Ford College is located in Dearborn, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Henry Ford College is ranked #39 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,257.
With a ranking of #11, Michigan Technological University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Located in Houghton, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Michigan Technological University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $17,629.
Schoolcraft College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Schoolcraft College is a medium-sized public school situated in Livonia, Michigan.
Not only is Schoolcraft College a great value, but it is also ranked #36 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,900.
Mott Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Mott Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Flint, Michigan.
Mott Community College has the honor of being ranked #42 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,701.
With a ranking of #14, Grand Rapids Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Grand Rapids Community College 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 $75-$110k per year is $12,525.
Northwestern Michigan College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Traverse City, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northwestern Michigan College is ranked #47 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,787.
Muskegon Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Muskegon, Michigan, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Muskegon Community College is ranked #50 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,270.
Monroe County Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #17. Monroe, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Monroe County Community College is ranked #51 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,664.
With a ranking of #18, Kellogg Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Kellogg Community College has the honor of being ranked #49 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,219.
University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #19. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Michigan - Dearborn is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Michigan. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,251.
Central Michigan University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Central Michigan University is a fairly large public school located 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. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,623.
With a ranking of #21, Glen Oaks Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. GOCC is located in Centreville, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Glen Oaks Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #46 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,179.
With a ranking of #22, Oakland University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan list. Oakland is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Oakland University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $17,603.
Ferris State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #23. Ferris is a public institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Not only is Ferris State University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Michigan for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,386.
North Central Michigan College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. NCMC is located in Petoskey, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is North Central Michigan College a great value, but it is also ranked #55 in Michigan for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $8,549.
Lake Michigan College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Michigan ranking. Lake Michigan College is a small public school located in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lake Michigan College is ranked #48 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,216.
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