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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan

17 Schools Ranked
$43,035 Average Earnings
$23,437 Avg Student Debt

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 schools in Michigan to see which ones had the most popular online programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
177 Total Awards
$41,022 Average Earnings
$30,021 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Baker College to be the most popular school for computer science students in Michigan. Baker College is located in Owosso, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 177 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Baker College accumulate an average of $30,021 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $86. Once they receive their degree, Baker College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,022 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

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#2

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
203 Total Awards
$49,918 Average Earnings
$33,211 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Davenport University is a great place for computer science students. Davenport University is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 203 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,211 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $189 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Davenport University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,918 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

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#3

Walsh College

Troy, Michigan
61 Total Awards
$60,436 Average Earnings
$22,166 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Walsh College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Troy, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 61 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $22,166 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Walsh graduates make an average of $60,436 annually. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Mott Community College

Flint, Michigan
43 Total Awards
$36,931 Average Earnings
$21,408 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Mott Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. This medium-sized public school is located in Flint, Michigan, and it awarded 43 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $21,408 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from MCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,931 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 2% were women.

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#5

Northwood University

Midland, Michigan
17 Total Awards
$46,505 Average Earnings
$27,445 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northwood University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. Northwood is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Midland, Michigan. It awarded 17 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $27,445 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $284, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Northwood, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,505 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

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#6

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
49 Total Awards
$35,054 Average Earnings
$15,385 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Grand Rapids Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. This fairly large public school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 49 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,385 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Grand Rapids Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,054 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

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#7

Lansing Community College

Lansing, Michigan
73 Total Awards
$45,008 Average Earnings
$18,287 Avg Student Debt

Lansing Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan ranking. LCC is located in Lansing, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 73 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from LCC accumulate an average of $18,287 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, LCC graduates make an average of $45,008 annually. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

St Clair County Community College

Port Huron, Michigan
20 Total Awards
$42,488 Average Earnings
$16,145 Avg Student Debt

St Clair County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #8 on the list. SC4 is located in Port Huron, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $16,145 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, SC4 graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,488 during the early year of their career. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, Michigan
73 Total Awards
$30,604 Average Earnings
$18,481 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Schoolcraft College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. This medium-sized public school is located in Livonia, Michigan, and it awarded 73 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Schoolcraft College accumulate an average of $18,481 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Schoolcraft College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,604 during the early years of their career. Around 32% of those degree recipients were women.

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#10

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
241 Total Awards
$53,986 Average Earnings
$28,473 Avg Student Debt

University of Michigan - Dearborn came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan ranking. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan. It awarded 241 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,473 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $213. During the early years of their career, UM Dearborn graduates make an average of $53,986 annually. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, Michigan
17 Total Awards
$42,204 Average Earnings
$21,353 Avg Student Debt

Northwestern Michigan College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan ranking. NMC is located in Traverse City, Michigan and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $21,353 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, NMC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,204 during the early year of their career. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Northwestern Michigan College Report

#12

Delta College

University Center, Michigan
25 Total Awards
$40,630 Average Earnings
$16,547 Avg Student Debt

Delta College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. University Center, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Delta College accumulate an average of $16,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Delta College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,630 during the early year of their career. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, Michigan
14 Total Awards
$35,169 Average Earnings
$22,022 Avg Student Debt

Mid Michigan College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan ranking. Mid Michigan College is a small public school located in Harrison, Michigan that handed out 14 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,022 in student loans.After graduating from Mid Michigan College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,169 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

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#13

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
162 Total Awards
$36,288 Average Earnings
$20,323 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Washtenaw Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. This fairly large public school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 162 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College accumulate an average of $20,323 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Washtenaw Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,288 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

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#13

Bay Mills Community College

Brimley, Michigan
1 Total Awards
$30,294 Average Earnings
$13,148 Avg Student Debt

Bay Mills Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. Brimley, Michigan is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $13,148 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from BMCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,294 during the early years of their career.

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#16

Rochester University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
$36,885 Average Earnings
$26,839 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Rochester University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working.

On average, students take out $26,839 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, RU graduates make an average of $36,885 annually.

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#16

DSDT

Detroit, Michigan
126 Total Awards

DSDT ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. DSDT is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 126 degrees to qualified students.

Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.

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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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