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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Michigan

8 Colleges
$67,949 Avg Salary
$38,105 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer software and applications was ranked 5th in Michigan. In fact, 322 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Michigan

Check out the computer software programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Michigan Schools in Computer Software Applications

Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best school in Michigan for computer software and applications students. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a very large student population.

Computer Software majors at U-M take out an average of $18,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 8 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Washtenaw Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Washtenaw Community College Report

#3

Baker College

Owosso, MI

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Baker College is a great place for computer software and applications students. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Owosso.

The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Baker College take out is $51,326.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lawrence Technological University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Michigan list. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield.

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#5

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oakland Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Michigan list. Oakland Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills.

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#6

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI

Henry Ford College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public school with a large student population.

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#7

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

Davenport University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Michigan list. Davenport University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids.

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Wayne County Community College District landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer software and applications programs. Located in the city of Detroit, WCCCD is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 223
Illinois 327
Indiana 309
Wisconsin 154

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

Computer Software Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 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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