Macomb Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Michigan residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 14,285 students.
About This School
Macomb Community College is a public institution located in Warren, Michigan with approximately 14,285 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,725 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Macomb Community College is a multi-campus community college in Warren, Michigan. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college's offerings include university transfer, early college, professional certification, workforce development, continuing education and enrichment. Through its nationally acclaimed University Center, which opened in 1991, it offers bachelor's degree completion and graduate level programs. Growing steadily from the first 84 students that showed up for class on September 16, 1954 at Lincoln High School in Warren, Michigan, Macomb now serves approximately 59,000 annually.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in the Detroit metro area — at just $5,725/year average net price and a median debt of only $3,500 at graduation, it's one of the most affordable paths to either a transfer degree or a workforce credential. The University Center adds real value by offering bachelor's and graduate completion programs on campus, making it more versatile than a typical community college. One honest caveat: median earnings of $37,300 a decade out are modest, so students should think carefully about which program they choose and have a clear plan — whether that's transferring to a four-year school or targeting a specific career track.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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