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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Michigan

23 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

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

Our analysis found Michigan Technological University to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Michigan Tech is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Houghton.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Michigan Tech carry an average student debt load of $21,500. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $333, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Eastern Michigan University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Michigan. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.

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#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Michigan University is a great place for computer science students. Central Michigan is a 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.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Michigan University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Kalamazoo.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from WMU carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#4

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Davenport University is a great place for computer science students. 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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Lawrence Technological University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Southfield.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Lawrence Tech carry an average student debt load of $27,641.

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#7

Kettering University

Flint, MI

With a ranking of #7, Kettering University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Kettering is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Flint.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at Kettering accumulate an average of around $27,217 in student debt.

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University of Michigan - Flint came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Michigan ranking. UM Flint is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from UM Flint carry an average student debt load of $26,250.

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#9

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Michigan list. Calvin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids.

On average, compsci graduates from Calvin take out $24,700 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Baker College

Owosso, MI

With a ranking of #10, Baker College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Owosso.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at Baker College accumulate an average of around $38,668 in student debt.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular 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 23 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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