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2023 Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

17 Schools Ranked

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.

The Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Michigan to see which master's 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 Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan

Our analysis found Michigan State University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Michigan.

Michigan State does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
$25,230 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

U-M does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
$22,981 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Michigan Technological University is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

One thing to take note of is that Michigan Tech does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 30% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
$14,510 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Dearborn. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UM Dearborn. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan

Out of the 17 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the # 5 spot on the list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GVSU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
$18,937 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer science programs.

Wayne State does have options available for those who want to take online graduate 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 75% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan

Ferris State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking.

One thing to take note of is that Ferris does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Oakland University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Oakland. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer science programs.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Saginaw Valley State University. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
$15,644 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Michigan University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer science programs.

Central Michigan does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan
$18,436 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Lawrence Technological University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lawrence Tech does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
$17,807 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Michigan University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer science programs.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WMU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 67% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
$16,672 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Eastern Michigan. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
$12,681 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, University of Michigan - Flint did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

One thing to take note of is that UM Flint does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees

Baker College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list.

Baker College does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 87% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
$17,208 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Davenport University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Davenport University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Concordia University, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
$12,995 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Ann Arbor ranked #17 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list.

One thing to take note of is that Concordia University, Ann Arbor does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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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