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2023 Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

6 Schools Ranked
$9,229 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$19,729 Avg Student Debt

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Michigan 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 Michigan

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#1

Lansing Community College

Lansing, Michigan
$7,340 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,441 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Lansing Community College to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a associate degree in Michigan.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCC is $7,340. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
$12,420 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,321 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Baker College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,420 to cover tuition and fees at Baker College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $24,321 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Baker 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 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, Michigan
$4,248 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,975 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Washtenaw Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Michigan.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Washtenaw Community College is $4,248. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,856. Associate Degree recipients from Washtenaw Community College accumulate an average of $20,975 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Washtenaw Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,050 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oakland Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list.

If you want to attend Oakland Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Oakland Community College accumulate an average of $20,050 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Oakland Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, Michigan
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,961 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Henry Ford College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Michigan.

Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Henry Ford College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,192. On average, associate degree students take out $24,961 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Henry Ford College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
$20,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,210 Avg Student Debt

Davenport University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer science programs.

The average tuition and fees at Davenport University is $20,964. 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 $30,210 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Davenport University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 6 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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