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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Michigan

12 Colleges
$61,525 Avg Salary
$27,699 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer science was ranked 3rd in Michigan. In fact, 623 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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 Computer Science Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for compsci majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Michigan Technological University the best school in Michigan for computer science students. Michigan Tech is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Houghton.

On average, compsci graduates from Michigan Tech take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $333, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Science at Michigan Technological University Report

#2

Kettering University

Flint, MI

Out of the 12 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Kettering University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Kettering is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Flint.

CompSci majors at Kettering take out an average of $27,217 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Calvin University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at Calvin accumulate an average of around $24,700 in student debt.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lawrence Technological University is a great place for computer science students. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at Lawrence Tech accumulate an average of around $27,641 in student debt.

Full Computer Science at Lawrence Technological University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Michigan University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at WMU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.

On average, compsci graduates from Central Michigan take out $31,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $222.

Full Computer Science at Central Michigan University Report

#7

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Baker College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Owosso.

CompSci majors at Baker College take out an average of $38,668 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Eastern Michigan University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.

Full Computer Science at Eastern Michigan University Report

#9

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

Davenport University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Davenport University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids.

CompSci majors at Davenport University take out an average of $29,510 in student loans while working on their egree.

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University of Michigan - Flint ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Flint.

On average, compsci graduates from UM Flint take out $26,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 1,016
Illinois 3,680
Indiana 1,471
Wisconsin 248

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

CompSci Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
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 12 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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