by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. 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 Getting Aid for an Associate ranking - to help you make that decision. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 39 schools in Michigan to determine which ones have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking is to look at the school's average net price - 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.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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 2024 rankings named Macomb Community College the best value (with aid) school in Michigan for students working on their associate degree. Macomb Community College is located in Warren, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Macomb Community College has the honor of being ranked #1 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $5,447.
Out of the 39 associate degree schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Washtenaw Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Washtenaw Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Michigan for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $2,857.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Henry Ford College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. Henry Ford College is a fairly large public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan.
Henry Ford College has the honor of being ranked #17 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $2,696 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Not only is Oakland Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Michigan for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $4,444.
The quality degree programs at Delta College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan. Delta College is a public institution located in University Center, Michigan.
Not only is Delta College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Michigan for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $5,492.
Lansing Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking. Located in Lansing, Michigan, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Lansing Community College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $6,557 a year.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College has the honor of being ranked #19 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $5,053 a year.
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Mott Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking. MCC is a public institution 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. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $6,083 a year.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grand Rapids Community College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Michigan. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,168.
Muskegon Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking. Muskegon Community College is a small public school located in Muskegon, Michigan.
Not only is Muskegon Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Michigan for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $5,087.
Wayne County Community College District did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #11. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Wayne County Community College District has the honor of being ranked #31 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $3,709 a year.
Monroe County Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking. This small public school is located in Monroe, Michigan.
Not only is Monroe County Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Michigan for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $4,963.
Northwestern Michigan College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. NMC is a public institution located 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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $6,867.
With a ranking of #14, Kellogg Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. Kellogg Community College is a public institution located in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Not only is Kellogg Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Michigan for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $6,566.
With a ranking of #14, Schoolcraft College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. Schoolcraft College is a medium-sized public school 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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $8,561.
Ferris State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #16. Big Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Ferris State University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $13,624.
Alpena Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking, coming in at #17. Alpena Community College is a small public school situated in Alpena, Michigan.
Not only is Alpena Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #36 in Michigan for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $4,259.
Glen Oaks Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. GOCC is a small public school situated in Centreville, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Glen Oaks Community College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Michigan. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $7,881.
With a ranking of #19, North Central Michigan College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. NCMC is a public institution located in Petoskey, Michigan.
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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $5,019.
With a ranking of #20, Lake Michigan College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. Located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lake Michigan College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $8,146 a year.
St Clair County Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. SC4 is a public institution located in Port Huron, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, St Clair County Community College is ranked #33 for quality in the state of Michigan. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $5,848.
Montcalm Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. Montcalm Community College is a public institution located in Sidney, Michigan.
Not only is Montcalm Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #32 in Michigan for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $6,430 a year.
Jackson College landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan ranking. Jackson College is a small public school situated in Jackson, Michigan.
Not only is Jackson College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Michigan for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $11,568.
Lake Superior State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. Sault Ste Marie, 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, Lake Superior State University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,583 a year.
With a ranking of #25, West Shore Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Michigan list. West Shore Community College is located in Scottville, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Shore Community College is ranked #38 for quality in the state of Michigan. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $5,852.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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