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Cheapest Civil Engineering Colleges in Michigan

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Wayne State University delivers the lowest net cost for Civil Engineering in Michigan at $14,773, nearly matching the University of Michigan's $14,832 despite vastly different admission standards. Michigan's automotive giants like Ford and GM increasingly need infrastructure engineers for their expanding electric vehicle facilities and smart manufacturing plants. The $52,222 gap between Lawrence Technological's $33,995 net cost and Wayne State shows how dramatically pricing varies across the state's eight programs.
8
Programs
$14,773 – $33,995
Net Price Range
$61,427
Avg. Program Earnings
65.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

8 Civil Engineering Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $14,773 $14,297 56.5% 75.3%
2 $14,832 $17,228 93.2% 17.7%
3 $15,171 $12,810 31.3% 36.7%
4 $15,729 $18,392 68.7% 93.7%
5 $16,179 $32,300 68.1% 90.5%
6 $18,701 $15,298 57.8% 84.6%
7 $20,751 $15,988 82.2% 88.0%
8 $33,995 $41,872 62.6% 81.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Michigan's cheapest Civil Engineering programs competitive with expensive options?

Wayne State at $14,773 produces graduates earning $62,579, while Lawrence Technological costs $33,995 but yields only $53,358 in earnings. Michigan Tech combines affordability at $15,729 with strong outcomes including $63,217 earnings and a 68.7% graduation rate.

How do admission rates affect program accessibility in Michigan?

Michigan Tech accepts 93.68% of applicants while maintaining quality outcomes, making it highly accessible. The University of Michigan accepts only 17.69% but offers the same low net cost as Wayne State at around $14,800.

Does the Michigan Achievement Scholarship significantly impact Civil Engineering costs?

The scholarship provides up to $5,500 annually for in-state students, reducing effective costs at public universities. At Wayne State, this could lower the $14,297 in-state tuition to under $9,000 for qualifying students.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.