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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

15 Colleges
$18,995 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Michigan with 2,433 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 15 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for CIS 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.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Michigan. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at U-M are $17,193 a year. On average, CIS graduates from U-M take out $17,659 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $446, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

U-M not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

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#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Michigan State are $15,966 per year. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $328, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Michigan State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

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#3

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Saginaw Valley State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Michigan. Located in the midsize suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 per year.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Grand Valley State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at GVSU are $13,900 a year. On average, CIS graduates from GVSU take out $27,361 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $183.

GVSU did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Dearborn is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

UM Dearborn undergraduate students pay an average of $13,816 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from UM Dearborn take out $29,257 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

UM Dearborn did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Michigan - Dearborn Report

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Wayne State are $15,199 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Wayne State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,062.

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Oakland undergraduate students pay an average of $15,135 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from Oakland take out $27,542 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $196, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.

Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at Central Michigan take out an average of $34,767 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $168.

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#9

Walsh College

Troy, MI

Walsh College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Walsh is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.

Walsh undergraduate students pay an average of $20,310 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#9

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Ferris State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Ferris is a large public school located in the distant town of Big Rapids.

Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at Ferris take out an average of $32,194 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 1,479
Illinois 1,579
Indiana 1,984
Wisconsin 1,531

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Majors Similar to CIS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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