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2023 Most Popular Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan

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Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked 5th in Michigan. In fact, 322 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Michigan to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Software & Applications program at each school on the list.

Check out the computer software basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Michigan.

Our analysis found Washtenaw Community College to be the most popular school for computer software and applications students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 23 students majoring in computer software at Washtenaw Community College, 22% are male and 78% are female.

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#2

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Schoolcraft College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their basic certificate. Schoolcraft College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Livonia.

About 47% of the students majoring in computer software at the school are women while 53% are male.

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#3

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Henry Ford College is a great place for computer software and applications students working on their basic certificate. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 50% of the computer software majors at the school.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Henry Ford College Report

#4

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Lake Michigan College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Michigan. LMC is a small public school located in the rural area of Benton Harbor.

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#4

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, MI

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Mid Michigan College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer software and applications schools in Michigan. Located in the rural area of Harrison, Mid Michigan College is a public school with a small student population.

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Monroe County Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Monroe County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Monroe.

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#6

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. NMC is a small public school located in the town of Traverse City.

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Software Applications Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kalamazoo.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 223
Illinois 327
Indiana 309
Wisconsin 154

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer software and applications has other similar majors worth exploring.

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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