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

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

4 Colleges
$16,724 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$114,251 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Doctor'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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Doctor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Michigan to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan

Check out the CIS doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Michigan Schools for Affordable Quality for a Doctorate in Computer Information Systems

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Michigan State University the best value school in Michigan for computer information systems students working on their doctor’s degree. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

Michigan State graduate students pay an average of $19,714 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Michigan State also took the #1 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan rankings.

Full Computer Information Systems at Michigan State University Report

Out of the 4 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at UM Dearborn are $14,510 per year.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Michigan - Dearborn Report

#3

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wayne State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Wayne State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

Wayne State graduate students pay an average of $18,937 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Wayne State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

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#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oakland University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Oakland are $19,323 per year.

Oakland also made our Best Computer Information Systems Doctor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list, coming in at #5.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges 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 4 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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