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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

19 Colleges
$15,647 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$62,679 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems 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.

The Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 19 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value 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 Schools in Michigan

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

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$4,248 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Washtenaw Community College to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public college with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Washtenaw Community College are $4,248 a year.

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#2

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oakland Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. Oakland Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills.

Oakland Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,200 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$17,193 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.

U-M undergraduate students pay an average of $17,193 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at U-M take out an average of $18,839 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $446, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, U-M is ranked #1 for overall quality for CIS in Michigan.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

$7,340 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lansing Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. LCC is a large public school located in the city of Lansing.

LCC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,340 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
$15,966 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Michigan. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

Michigan State undergraduate students pay an average of $15,966 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at Michigan State take out an average of $25,750 in student loans while working on their egree. 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 also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan rankings.

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#6

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI
$11,130 Average Tuition & Fees

Saginaw Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 per year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Saginaw Valley State University carry an average student debtload of $30,250.

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$13,900 Average Tuition & Fees

Grand Valley State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GVSU are $13,900 per year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at GVSU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $183.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, GVSU is ranked #5 for overall quality for CIS in Michigan.

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$13,816 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Dearborn ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public school 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 $29,726 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

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#9

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI
$15,199 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Wayne State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.

Wayne State undergraduate students pay an average of $15,199 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Wayne State take out is $22,033.

Full Computer Information Systems at Wayne State University Report

#10

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Oakland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oakland are $15,135 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Oakland accumulate an average of around $26,250 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $196, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at Oakland University Report

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 19 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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