Best Government Contracting Schools Near Bay City, MI (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bay City, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering government contracting programs, with tuition ranging from $14,760 to $30,681 per year for indexed programs. Bay City has a population of about 32,445. Median household income is $47,904 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning government contracting-related role is Purchasing Managers at a median $142,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Government Contracting Schools to Bay City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer government contracting programs near Bay City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bay City city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Bay City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 44.4 miles from Bay City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan government contracting page.

Government Contracting Wages Near Bay City

Bay City is part of the Bay City, MI metro area (BLS area code 13020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Purchasing Managers $142,120 MI statewide $154,646
Management Analysts $114,610 Bay City, MI $124,712
Compliance Officers $70,140 Bay City, MI $76,322
Logisticians $58,800 Bay City, MI $63,983
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $71,220 Bay City, MI $77,497
Administrative Services Managers $108,210 MI statewide $117,748
Cost Estimators $71,660 Bay City, MI $77,976
General and Operations Managers $81,450 Bay City, MI $88,629

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Bay City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,445 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,904 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited government contracting schools are near Bay City, MI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering government contracting programs near Bay City. The closest is Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI (44.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Michigan University (44.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying government contracting roles near Bay City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying government contracting-related roles near Bay City are: Purchasing Managers ($142,120), Management Analysts ($114,610), Administrative Services Managers ($108,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saginaw instead of Bay City?

Saginaw, MI is 12.2 miles from Bay City and has its own set of local government contracting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bay City an affordable place to study government contracting?

Bay City’s median household income of $47,904 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bay City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Bay City

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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