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2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Michigan
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 26 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.
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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan
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Our 2023 rankings named Michigan State University the best school in Michigan for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. East Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 9,247 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Michigan State is $16,617. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $42,607. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Michigan State accumulate an average of $23,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Michigan State. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan Technological University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Michigan. Houghton, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,198 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Michigan Tech is $18,910. Out-of-state students pay an average of $41,247. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,990 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Michigan Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 9% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northwestern Michigan College is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. NMC is a small public school situated in Traverse City, Michigan. It awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,532 in tuition and fees if they attend NMC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,048. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,076 in student loans.
Online courses are available at NMC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ferris State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 1,912 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,359 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ferris does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Wayne State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Michigan. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the large public school handed out 4,132 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $15,882 in tuition and fees if they attend Wayne State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $34,199. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,277 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wayne State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
Siena Heights University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Adrian, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 550 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Siena Heights University, expect to pay an average of $29,044 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Siena Heights University accumulate an average of $18,973 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Siena Heights University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Hope College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Holland, Michigan, and it awarded 837 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Hope does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $37,221. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Hope accumulate an average of $23,118 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hope. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. U-M is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 8,969 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at U-M is $17,786. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $57,273. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,206 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at U-M. During the 2020-2021 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #9, Alma College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Alma, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 362 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Alma is $45,616. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Alma does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 1% took at least some of their classes online.
Andrews University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and it awarded 325 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Andrews does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,734. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,437 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Andrews. In fact, around 33% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Central Michigan University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Central Michigan is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,164 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Central Michigan is $13,703. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,188 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Michigan does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Grand Valley State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. GVSU is located in Allendale, Michigan and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5,413 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from GVSU accumulate an average of $23,627 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at GVSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northern Michigan University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Northern Michigan University is a public institution located in Marquette, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,235 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $12,948 in tuition and fees if they attend Northern Michigan University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,570. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,431 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northern Michigan University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Saginaw Valley State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. This medium-sized public school is located in University Center, Michigan, and it awarded 1,440 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University accumulate an average of $26,181 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Saginaw Valley State University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 47% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Baker College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Baker College is located in Owosso, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 892 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Baker College, expect to pay an average of $12,710 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,957 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Baker College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Michigan - Flint ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Flint, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,105 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $12,858 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UM Flint. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,074. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,711 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UM Flint does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Western Michigan University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Kalamazoo, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,833 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WMU is $14,623. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,254. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,387 in student loans.
WMU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
Eastern Michigan University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 3,098 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,410 to cover tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,636 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Eastern Michigan does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
Oakland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 3,591 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,461 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Oakland. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Davenport University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 935 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Davenport University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,242. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Davenport University accumulate an average of $28,433 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Davenport University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, Concordia University, Ann Arbor did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 172 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,982 to cover tuition and fees at Concordia University, Ann Arbor. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Concordia University, Ann Arbor accumulate an average of $25,316 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
University of Detroit Mercy came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 640 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Detroit Mercy accumulate an average of $22,389 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Detroit Mercy does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Madonna University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in Livonia, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 601 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,707 in student loans.
Madonna does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Lake Superior State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. Lake Superior State University is located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 338 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Lake Superior State University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,728. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Lake Superior State University accumulate an average of $23,874 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Lake Superior State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Michigan - Dearborn ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Michigan list. UM Dearborn is located in Dearborn, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,537 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UM Dearborn is $14,320. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,584. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,177 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UM Dearborn does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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