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Computer Programming at University of Michigan-Dearborn

If you are interested in studying Computer Programming, you may want to check out the program at University of Michigan-Dearborn. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Michigan-Dearborn is in Dearborn, MI.

During the most recent reporting year, 65 computer programming degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Studying Online at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Distance learning is available at University of Michigan-Dearborn. Of 8,104 students, 1,314 (16%) studied exclusively online and 3,952 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Programming Rankings at University of Michigan-Dearborn

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Computer Programming program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 52
Best Value	Michigan	#10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 222
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#33 of 52
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 222

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 52
Best Value	Michigan	#10 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 222
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#33 of 52
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 222

Earnings for Computer Programming Graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn

Those who finish University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Computer Programming program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$67,925
2 years	$76,460
3 years	$88,448
4 years	$94,556
5 years	$117,020

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Computer Programming graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn take home a median $94,556, compared with $78,254 for all University of Michigan-Dearborn graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Computer Programming graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn stands at $19,723.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Computer Programming graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Programming graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn are 28% women (18) and 72% men (47).

Computer Programming Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Of the 53 bachelor’s computer programming degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 28% were women (15) and 72% were men (38).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Programming bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	33
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	6
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 25% of Computer Programming bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn, lower than the national average of 35%.*

Computer Programming Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Of the 12 master’s computer programming degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Programming master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Computer Programming master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn, lower than the national average of 17%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Programming Concentrations at University of Michigan-Dearborn

This Computer Programming program at University of Michigan-Dearborn includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Programming	65

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Programming Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Programming program at University of Michigan-Dearborn go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Programming majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Web Developers	$125,527
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Computer Network Support Specialists	$107,799
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Software Developers	$76,447
Video Game Designers	$62,617
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.