by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/veterinary-animal-health-technologies/veterinary-animal-health-technology-technician-and-veterinary-assistant/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
Macomb Community College earned the #1 spot for value among value schools in Michigan. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Typical student debt for value graduates is $9,862. Value graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of $38,126 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,862 median debt.
Baker College Of Flint is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College Of Flint is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,000. Value graduates carry a median of $19,603 in student loans. Value graduates of Baker College Of Flint earn a median of $35,142 early in their careers. Set against $19,603 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Michigan State University earned it the #3 place for value. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $41,400. Set against $25,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
Ross Medical Education Center Kalamazoo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Portage, Ross Medical Education Center Kalamazoo is a small private for-profit university. Value graduates carry a median of $7,942 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $23,488. That is a strong return on a $7,942 median debt.
Ross Medical Education Center Canton is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Ross Medical Education Center Canton is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Canton. Value graduates carry a median of $7,942 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Ross Medical Education Center Canton generally make around $23,488. Set against $7,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.