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2023 Best Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Michigan

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

8 Colleges
$13,271 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$67,949 Avg Salary

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 Value Computer Software Applications Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer software students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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 Software & Applications Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges.

Best Michigan Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Software Applications

$4,248 Average Tuition & Fees

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

Washtenaw Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,248 in in-state tuition and fees each 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 Software Applications Schools in Michigan list. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oakland Community College are $5,200 a year.

Full Computer Software & Applications at Oakland Community College Report

#3

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Henry Ford College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Michigan. Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, Henry Ford College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Henry Ford College are $5,200 a year.

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$3,263 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wayne County Community College District is a great value for computer software and applications students. Located in the large city of Detroit, WCCCD is a public college with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCCCD are $3,263 per year.

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$17,193 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 8 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at U-M are $17,193 a year. Computer Software majors at U-M take out an average of $18,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

U-M also took the #1 spot in our Best Computer Software Applications Schools in Michigan rankings.

Full Computer Software & Applications at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

#6

Baker College

Owosso, MI
$12,420 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Baker College did quite well on this year’s best value schools 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 tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Baker College are $12,420 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer software majors at Baker College take out is $51,326.

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#7

Davenport University

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

Davenport University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer software and applications programs. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids.

Davenport University undergraduate students pay an average of $20,964 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$37,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Lawrence Technological University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer Software Applications 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.

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Best Value Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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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