Michigan Has One of the Best Community Colleges in America
Community colleges are really the backbone of our educational system. My dad was a high school counselor, and he would always champion the local community colleges are great places to get an education. Not only are community colleges more affordable than traditional universities, but they also often offer practical degrees and trade education. Now, a new study is highlighting the best community colleges in America. As it turns out, Michigan has one of the best community colleges in America.
The new study comes from Wallethub. In it, then mention that the cost of going to college is a big consideration when picking a college. They also point out that tuition rates keep raising each year, making many students not able to pay for a university education without taking out large loans. Add inflation into the mix, and it’s even harder. “Other than serving as an affordable, and in some cases free, option for education, community colleges have a number of attractive qualities,” Wallethub adds. “They often provide more flexible schedules, smaller class sizes and rigorous coursework.”
Best Community Colleges in America
The No. 1 best community college in the United States, according to the study, is the State Technical College of Missouri. Its total score is almost 71 points, which is quite a bit higher than their No. 2 pick, which is Manhattan Area Technical College at just about 68 points. Manhattan Area Technical College comes in at No. 3.
So, which Michigan community college is among the best community colleges in America? It’s Kellogg Community College coming in at No. 33 on the list. Its total score is 62.63. No. 2 for Michigan on the list is Gogebic Community College, followed by Washtenaw Community College, Lansing Community College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. I actually took several chemistry classes at Lansing Community College and really enjoyed the instruction. Also, my late uncle used to teach at Kalamazoo Valley Community College, so it’s nice to see it on this list. Find the full tally here.
Living Large: Michigan's Wealthiest Counties
5. Grand Traverse County
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Median Income: $69, 393
Investment Income: $47, 522
Median Home Value: $373, 836
National Rank: 4974. Oakland County
Median Income: $86, 275
Investment Income: $48, 897
Median Home Value: $334, 448
National Rank: 310
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3. Livingston County
Median Income: $88, 908
Investment Income: $25, 044
Median Home Value: $362, 766
National Rank: 287
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2. Washtenaw County
Median Income: $79, 198
Investment Income: $44, 796
Median Home Value: $373, 627
National Rank: 271
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1. Leelanau County
Median Income: $72, 709
Investment Income: $56, 192
Median Home Value: $509, 272
National Rank: 266
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