Best Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Degrees in Michigan by ROI
Colleges in Michigan ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Michigan
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$408,344
Across Michigan programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,203
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grand Rapids Community College
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$373,916 | $24,553 | $16,255 | $6,460 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Grad rate: 81.0% |
-$442,772 | $20,669 | $16,152 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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Browse Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.