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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan

21 Schools Ranked
$7,036 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

DSDT

Detroit, Michigan
126 Total Awards

Our analysis found DSDT to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Michigan. This very small private for-profit school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 126 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 27% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
80 Total Awards
$4,248 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Washtenaw Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. This fairly large public school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 80 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Washtenaw Community College is $4,248. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,856. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Washtenaw Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Lansing Community College

Lansing, Michigan
26 Total Awards
$7,340 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Lansing Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Michigan. Located in Lansing, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCC is $7,340. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,760. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

LCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan
24 Total Awards
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Henry Ford College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Dearborn, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 24 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they attend Henry Ford College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,192. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Henry Ford College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, Michigan
21 Total Awards
$5,494 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Schoolcraft College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Michigan. Schoolcraft College is located in Livonia, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from Michigan who attend Schoolcraft College full time pay an average of $5,494 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,574. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Schoolcraft College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, Michigan
11 Total Awards
$10,750 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Muskegon Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Muskegon Community College is a small public school situated in Muskegon, Michigan. It awarded 11 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,750 in tuition and fees if they attend Muskegon Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,390.

Muskegon Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
8 Total Awards

Ferris State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Ferris does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Jackson College

Jackson, Michigan
6 Total Awards
$7,080 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Jackson College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Jackson College is a small public school situated in Jackson, Michigan. It awarded 6 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,080 in tuition and fees if they attend Jackson College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,190. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jackson College. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Macomb Community College

Warren, Michigan
6 Total Awards
$6,090 Average Tuition & Fees

Macomb Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Macomb Community College is located in Warren, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 basic certificates to qualified students.

Students from Michigan who attend Macomb Community College full time pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,680. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Macomb Community College. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
5 Total Awards
$13,816 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Dearborn, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 5 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UM Dearborn is $13,816. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,048.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UM Dearborn. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, Michigan
5 Total Awards
$6,432 Average Tuition & Fees

Kalamazoo Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kalamazoo Valley Community College is $6,432. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,502. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, Michigan
4 Total Awards
$8,544 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, Northwestern Michigan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. NMC is a small public school situated in Traverse City, Michigan. It awarded 4 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Michigan who attend NMC full time pay an average of $8,544 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,816. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

One thing to take note of is that NMC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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2 Total Awards
$3,263 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne County Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from Michigan who attend WCCCD full time pay an average of $3,263 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $3,998. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCCCD. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, Michigan
2 Total Awards

Lake Michigan College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. This small public school is located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LMC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, Michigan
1 Total Awards
$7,626 Average Tuition & Fees

Mid Michigan College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Mid Michigan College is a small public school located in Harrison, Michigan that handed out 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,626 to cover tuition and fees at Mid Michigan College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mid Michigan College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 57% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
1 Total Awards
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Oakland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,200 to cover tuition and fees at Oakland Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Oakland Community College 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. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Alpena Community College

Alpena, Michigan
1 Total Awards
$7,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Alpena Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Alpena Community College is a public institution located in Alpena, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,860 to cover tuition and fees at Alpena Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Alpena Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 49% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, Michigan
$6,878 Average Tuition & Fees

Kellogg Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kellogg Community College is $6,878. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,450.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Kellogg Community College. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Delta College

University Center, Michigan
$6,860 Average Tuition & Fees

Delta College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs.

In-state students pay an average of $6,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Delta College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,100.

Delta College 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, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#18

North Central Michigan College

Petoskey, Michigan
$6,916 Average Tuition & Fees

North Central Michigan College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NCMC is $6,916. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,736.

NCMC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Monroe County Community College

Monroe, Michigan
$7,055 Average Tuition & Fees

Monroe County Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Michigan list.

Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $7,055 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Monroe County Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,760.

Online courses are available at Monroe County Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 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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