by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking.
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We analyzed 39 schools across Michigan to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. 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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various 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 Macomb Community College the best value (no aid) school in Michigan for students working on their associate degree. Macomb Community College is a public institution located in Warren, Michigan.
Macomb Community College has the honor of being ranked #1 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $14,260 a year.
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. 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 #6 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost without aid for the school is $13,560 a year for undergraduates.
The quality degree programs at Delta College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan. Located in University Center, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Delta College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $10,796 a year for undergraduates.
The quality degree programs at Oakland Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan. Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Oakland Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $13,160 a year for undergraduates.
A rank of #5 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money 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 #10 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $13,740 a year.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Grand Rapids Community College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,444 a year for undergraduates.
Ferris State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large public school is located in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Not only is Ferris State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,528 a year.
Schoolcraft College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money 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. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $13,495 a year.
With a ranking of #9, Jackson College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Jackson College is located in Jackson, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
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 cost without aid for the school is $17,080 a year for undergraduates.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Kalamazoo Valley Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $12,552 a year for undergraduates.
Henry Ford College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Henry Ford College is a fairly large public school located in Dearborn, Michigan.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Henry Ford College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,623 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #12, Mott Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Flint, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Mott Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $14,570 a year.
Baker College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Baker College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Owosso, Michigan.
Not only is Baker College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $18,820 a year.
Kellogg Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money 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 #25 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,348 a year.
Lake Superior State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking, coming in at #15. Lake Superior State University is located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Lake Superior State University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $24,716 a year.
Glen Oaks Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. This small public school is located 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. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $14,974 a year.
Northwestern Michigan College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. NMC is a small public school situated in Traverse City, Michigan.
Not only is Northwestern Michigan College a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $16,819 a year.
Lake Michigan College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. LMC is a public institution located in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Not only is Lake Michigan College a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $16,880 a year.
Wayne County Community College District ranked #19 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. This fairly large public school is located in Detroit, Michigan.
Not only is Wayne County Community College District a great value, but it is also ranked #31 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $9,877 a year for undergraduates.
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Muskegon Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. Muskegon Community College is a public institution located in Muskegon, Michigan.
Not only is Muskegon Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,682 a year.
Northern Michigan University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school located in Marquette, Michigan.
Northern Michigan University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $24,778 a year.
Monroe County Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking. 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 #29 for quality in the state of Michigan. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,309 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #23, Southwestern Michigan College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. SMC is located in Dowagiac, Michigan and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Southwestern Michigan College a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Michigan for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $16,294 a year.
Bay de Noc Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan ranking, coming in at #24. This small public school is located in Escanaba, Michigan.
Bay de Noc Community College has the honor of being ranked #28 in Michigan for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $16,564 a year.
With a ranking of #25, West Shore Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Michigan list. This small public school is located in Scottville, Michigan.
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 cost without aid for the school is $8,920 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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