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2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Michigan

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

12 Colleges
$19,900 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$61,525 Avg Salary

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.

The Best Value Computer Science Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Michigan to see which programs offered the best value experiences for compsci students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Michigan

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

Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools

#1

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Henry Ford College to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public school with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Henry Ford College are $5,200 per year.

Full Computer Science at Henry Ford College Report

#2

Baker College

Owosso, MI
$12,420 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Baker College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Michigan. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Owosso.

Baker College undergraduate students pay an average of $12,420 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CompSci majors at Baker College take out an average of $38,668 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$18,215 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 12 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan Technological University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Michigan Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Houghton.

Michigan Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $18,215 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.

Michigan Tech also made our Best Computer Science Schools in Michigan list, coming in at #3.

Full Computer Science at Michigan Technological University Report

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI
$13,094 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Michigan University is a great value for computer science students. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Central Michigan are $13,094 a year. 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.

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$12,322 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Flint is a great value for computer science students. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Flint.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UM Flint are $12,322 a year. On average, compsci graduates from UM Flint take out $26,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Computer Science at University of Michigan - Flint Report

$13,434 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Western Michigan University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WMU are $13,434 a year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at WMU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full Computer Science at Western Michigan University Report

$15,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Michigan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in Michigan ranking. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti.

Eastern Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $15,500 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#8

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI
$20,964 Average Tuition & Fees

Davenport University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in Michigan ranking. Davenport University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Davenport University are $20,964 per year. CompSci majors at Davenport University take out an average of $29,510 in student loans while working on their egree.

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$37,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Lawrence Technological University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lawrence Tech are $37,680 per year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at Lawrence Tech accumulate an average of around $27,641 in student debt.

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#10

Kettering University

Flint, MI
$43,824 Average Tuition & Fees

Kettering University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. Kettering is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Flint.

Kettering undergraduate students pay an average of $43,824 in in-state tuition and fees each year. CompSci majors at Kettering take out an average of $27,217 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Value Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Science Colleges 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.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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