2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan
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Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best value school in Michigan for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. U-M is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 1,241 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
U-M undergraduate students pay an average of $55,097 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,457 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at U-M. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
U-M also made our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list, coming in at #1.
Out of the 17 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s value ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Michigan State is located in East Lansing, Michigan and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 321 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Michigan State undergraduate students pay an average of $41,290 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $24,867 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Michigan State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Michigan State also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan rankings.
Out of the 17 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s value ranking, Saginaw Valley State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized public school situated in University Center, Michigan. It awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Saginaw Valley State University undergraduate students pay an average of $26,144 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,456 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Saginaw Valley State University does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Dearborn. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, the medium-sized public school awarded 122 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
UM Dearborn undergraduate students pay an average of $28,048 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,473 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UM Dearborn does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
UM Dearborn not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Valley State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. GVSU is a public institution located in Allendale, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 127 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at GVSU are $19,628 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,625 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GVSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
GVSU also made our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list, coming in at #5.
Baker College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Owosso, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 142 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baker College are $12,420 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,699 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Baker College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Michigan Technological University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Michigan Technological University is a medium-sized public school located in Houghton, Michigan that handed out 91 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Michigan Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $39,723 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,177 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Michigan Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Michigan Tech not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.
Oakland University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. This fairly large public school is located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and it awarded 170 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Oakland undergraduate students pay an average of $24,735 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $26,781 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Oakland. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ferris State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Big Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 70 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Ferris are $13,188 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,526 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Ferris does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Central Michigan University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large public school is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and it awarded 101 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,288 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Michigan does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
Western Michigan University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 91 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WMU are $16,768 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,986 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at WMU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Michigan - Flint came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. UM Flint is located in Flint, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UM Flint are $24,058 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,408 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UM Flint, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northern Michigan University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University are $18,828 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,896 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Northern Michigan University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Eastern Michigan University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 136 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Eastern Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $15,500 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $29,932 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Eastern Michigan does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Davenport University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Davenport University is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 140 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Davenport University undergraduate students pay an average of $20,964 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,404 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Davenport University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.
Calvin University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 31 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Calvin are $38,240 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $19,374 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Calvin. During the 2019-2020 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lawrence Technological University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Lawrence Tech is located in Southfield, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lawrence Tech are $37,680 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $31,320 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Lawrence Tech does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 30% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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