2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Fox Valley Technical College the best school in the Great Lakes Region for computer science students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $4,746 in tuition and fees if they attend FVTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,861. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,318 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at FVTC. In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madison Area Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Madison College full time pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,769. Associate Degree recipients from Madison College accumulate an average of $21,947 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Madison College. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend CVTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,683. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,208 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CVTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Akron. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing Akron is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $33,509 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Herzing Akron. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Students from Ohio who attend Sinclair Community College full time pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,076. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,728 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sinclair Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WITC is $4,900. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,960. On average, associate degree students take out $14,285 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WITC. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.
Students from Ohio who attend Cincinnati State full time pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,090. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,224 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Cincinnati State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list.
Full-time students from Indiana pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ivy Tech Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,927. Associate Degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of $15,984 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ivy Tech Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Madison did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list.
If you want to attend Herzing University - Madison, expect to pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $33,029 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Herzing University - Madison, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Waukesha County Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend WCTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,603. Associate Degree recipients from WCTC accumulate an average of $20,402 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at WCTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 17% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
DeVry University - Ohio did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,032 to cover tuition and fees at DeVry University - Ohio. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,461 in student loans.
Since DeVry University - Ohio is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Moraine Park Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Moraine Park Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,683. Associate Degree recipients from Moraine Park Technical College accumulate an average of $16,836 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Moraine Park Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 12% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Mid-State Technical College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mid-State is $4,418. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,351. On average, associate degree students take out $16,908 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Mid-State. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list.
Students from Wisconsin who attend NWTC full time pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,849. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,312 in student loans.
NWTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
DeVry University - Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list.
If you want to attend DeVry University - Illinois, expect to pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,424 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that DeVry University - Illinois does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lansing Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.
In-state students pay an average of $7,340 in tuition and fees if they attend LCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,760. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,441 in student loans.
Online courses are available at LCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Gateway Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,688 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,803. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,525 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Gateway Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 48% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Western Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Students from Wisconsin who attend Western Technical College full time pay an average of $4,572 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,687. On average, associate degree students take out $18,870 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Western Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MATC is $4,793. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,908. On average, associate degree students take out $21,921 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that MATC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #20 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
On average, associate degree students take out $16,998 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their associate degree.
Students from Indiana who attend Purdue University Global full time pay an average of $10,125 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,436. Associate Degree recipients from Purdue University Global accumulate an average of $27,073 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since Purdue University Global is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list.
Rasmussen University - Wisconsin does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,860. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,566 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Rasmussen University - Wisconsin. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Baker College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.
If you want to attend Baker College, expect to pay an average of $12,420 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,321 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Baker College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Miami University - Hamilton ranked #24 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miami University - Hamilton is $6,318. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,943. On average, associate degree students take out $26,050 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Miami University - Hamilton does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lakeshore Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LTC is $4,122. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,056. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,752 in student loans.
LTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 82% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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