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2026 Best Value General Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan

[General Physical Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/general-physical-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general physical sciences students.

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• Best Value General Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan

2026 Best Value General Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general physical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Physical Sciences Schools

1

North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI

$5,430 In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,398 Avg Student Debt

$36,594 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked North Central Michigan College the best value for a degree in general physical sciences in Michigan. Located in the town of Petoskey, North Central Michigan College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,430, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. General Physical Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,398 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physical sciences degree recipients from North Central Michigan College generally make around $42,952. That is a strong return on a $12,398 median debt.

2

Jackson Community College
Jackson, MI

$7,350 In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,960 Avg Student Debt

$36,898 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Jackson Community College one of the best values for general physical sciences. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,350, with out-of-state students paying around $10,200. Students borrow a median of $16,960 to complete the general physical sciences program here. General Physical Sciences graduates of Jackson Community College earn a median of $41,322 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.