2026 Best Business Schools in Michigan
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Michigan? This list ranks 160 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central analyzed 134 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Michigan
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year in Michigan. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. About 93% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical Business student debt is $19,137. Read the full report on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
You'll be in good company at Michigan State University, which ranked #2 this year. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. About 81% of students finish within six years. 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 their Business program here. Get the full Michigan State University report
The strong Business programs at Macomb Community College earned it the #3 place in Michigan. Based in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. The median Business program debt is $9,862. Read the full report on Macomb Community College
Out of the 134 schools in Michigan in this year's ranking, Calvin College landed the #4 spot. Set in Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,350. Graduates carry a median of $22,707 in student loans. Get the full Calvin College report
You'll be in good company at Grand Valley State University, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Students borrow a median of $26,378 to complete their Business program here. More on Grand Valley State University
Oakland University landed the #6 spot in Michigan this year. Based in Rochester Hills, MI, Oakland University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,972 in student loans. Read the full report on Oakland University
Lawrence Technological University landed the #7 spot in Michigan this year. Set in Southfield, MI, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,760. Students borrow a median of $27,799 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Lawrence Technological University
Washtenaw Community College landed the #8 spot in Michigan this year. Washtenaw Community College is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Washtenaw Community College Business students take on a median of $17,616 in debt. Read the full report on Washtenaw Community College
Michigan Technological University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Houghton, MI. About 68% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $20,532 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. Typical Business student debt is $25,800. More on Michigan Technological University
Lansing Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Located in Lansing, MI, Lansing Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,100, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $16,700. Get the full Lansing Community College report
Central Michigan University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This public school is set in Mount Pleasant, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Students borrow a median of $27,857 to complete their Business program here. Get the full Central Michigan University report
Grand Rapids Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,179, with out-of-state students paying around $12,219. The median Business program debt is $11,780. Read more about Grand Rapids Community College
Western Michigan University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. Western Michigan University graduates 58% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Western Michigan University Business students take on a median of $27,981 in debt. More on Western Michigan University
Schoolcraft College placed #14 among Business schools in Michigan. Located in Livonia, MI, Schoolcraft College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,799 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,501. Typical Business student debt is $15,677. More on Schoolcraft College
University Of Michigan Dearborn ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Set in Dearborn, MI, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,640, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. Students borrow a median of $26,516 to complete their Business program here. Read more about University Of Michigan Dearborn
Adrian College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Adrian College is a private not-for-profit school based in Adrian, MI. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,684. Adrian College Business students take on a median of $28,071 in debt. See the full Adrian College profile
Albion College did well this year, earning the #17 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Albion, MI. Albion College graduates 62% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,950. Albion College Business students take on a median of $26,254 in debt. Read the full report on Albion College
University Of Detroit Mercy did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Detroit, MI, University Of Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,946. University Of Detroit Mercy Business students take on a median of $29,053 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Detroit Mercy
Baker College Of Flint landed the #19 spot in Michigan this year. Based in Owosso, MI, Baker College Of Flint is a private not-for-profit institution. About 30% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,000. Typical Business student debt is $30,688. See the full Baker College Of Flint profile
Oakland Community College placed #20 among Business schools in Michigan. This public school is set in Auburn Hills, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,120, compared with $5,560 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $15,865. See the full Oakland Community College profile
Ferris State University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. About 56% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,778. Ferris State University Business students take on a median of $23,562 in debt. See the full Ferris State University profile
Aquinas College Michigan placed #22 among Business schools in Michigan. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Aquinas College Michigan is a private not-for-profit institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,218. The median Business program debt is $25,925. Read more about Aquinas College Michigan
Wayne State University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Set in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,689 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Wayne State University
Madonna University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Located in Livonia, MI, Madonna University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $28,440 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,896 in student loans. More on Madonna University
Jackson Community College landed the #25 spot in Michigan this year. Based in Jackson, MI, Jackson Community College is a public institution. Jackson Community College graduates 33% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,350, while out-of-state students pay about $10,200. Typical Business student debt is $16,960. Read more about Jackson Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Business Degree Schools in Michigan
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Michigan Flint placed #26 among Business schools in Michigan. Based in Flint, MI, University Of Michigan Flint is a public institution. University Of Michigan Flint graduates 40% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,236, compared with $27,790 for out-of-state students. University Of Michigan Flint Business students take on a median of $31,016 in debt. Read more about University Of Michigan Flint
Saginaw Valley State University landed the #27 spot in Michigan this year. Based in University Center, MI, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,930, compared with $30,450 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $28,091. Read the full report on Saginaw Valley State University
Mott Community College landed the #28 spot in Michigan this year. This public school is set in Flint, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,845, compared with $11,460 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $20,645. More on Mott Community College
Siena Heights University placed #29 among Business schools in Michigan. Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit school based in Adrian, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,778. Students borrow a median of $25,790 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Siena Heights University
Spring Arbor University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Located in Spring Arbor, MI, Spring Arbor University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $34,014. Graduates carry a median of $28,268 in student loans. See the full Spring Arbor University profile
Eastern Michigan University placed #31 among Business schools in Michigan. Set in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $28,781. More on Eastern Michigan University
Davenport University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Davenport University is a private not-for-profit school based in Grand Rapids, MI. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $24,466. Graduates carry a median of $30,603 in student loans. Read the full report on Davenport University
Concordia University Ann Arbor ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. Concordia University Ann Arbor graduates 49% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,410. Concordia University Ann Arbor Business students take on a median of $27,584 in debt. Read the full report on Concordia University Ann Arbor
Delta College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Set in University Center, MI, Delta College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,820, compared with $7,880 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $14,075. Read more about Delta College
Northern Michigan University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Northern Michigan University is a public school based in Marquette, MI. Northern Michigan University graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,322, with out-of-state students paying around $19,944. Northern Michigan University Business students take on a median of $22,608 in debt. See the full Northern Michigan University profile
Olivet College landed the #36 spot in Michigan this year. Based in Olivet, MI, Olivet College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 35% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,068. The median Business program debt is $27,048. See the full Olivet College profile
Lake Superior State University did well this year, earning the #37 position. This public school is set in Sault Ste Marie, MI. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $14,890. Graduates carry a median of $22,429 in student loans. More on Lake Superior State University
Cornerstone University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Cornerstone University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,000. Graduates carry a median of $29,243 in student loans. Get the full Cornerstone University report
Henry Ford Community College landed the #39 spot in Michigan this year. Based in Dearborn, MI, Henry Ford Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,568, while out-of-state students pay about $7,816. Henry Ford Community College Business students take on a median of $18,876 in debt. Get the full Henry Ford Community College report
Wayne County Community College District placed #40 among Business schools in Michigan. Set in Detroit, MI, Wayne County Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,112, compared with $4,067 for out-of-state students. Wayne County Community College District Business students take on a median of $20,820 in debt. Read more about Wayne County Community College District
Kellogg Community College placed #41 among Business schools in Michigan. Located in Battle Creek, MI, Kellogg Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,118, compared with $8,282 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $20,432. Read more about Kellogg Community College
Andrews University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Set in Berrien Springs, MI, Andrews University is a private not-for-profit institution. Andrews University graduates 72% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,056. Andrews University Business students take on a median of $26,314 in debt. See the full Andrews University profile
Northwestern Michigan College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Set in Traverse City, MI, Northwestern Michigan College is a public institution. Northwestern Michigan College graduates 53% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $5,860 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,476 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,694 in student loans. Read more about Northwestern Michigan College
Cleary University placed #44 among Business schools in Michigan. More on Cleary University
Bayshire Academy Of Beauty Craft Inc landed the #45 spot in Michigan this year. Get the full Bayshire Academy Of Beauty Craft Inc report
Dorsey Business Schools Southgate landed the #46 spot in Michigan this year. Read more about Dorsey Business Schools Southgate
North Central Michigan College landed the #47 spot in Michigan this year. More on North Central Michigan College
Ross Medical Education Center Port Huron came in at #48 in this year's ranking. See the full Ross Medical Education Center Port Huron profile
Ross Medical Education Center Saginaw landed the #49 spot in Michigan this year. More on Ross Medical Education Center Saginaw
Ross Medical Education Center Midland landed the #50 spot in Michigan this year. Read the full report on Ross Medical Education Center Midland
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 134 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 160 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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