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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

33 Schools Ranked
$8,337 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,119 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 33 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones had the most popular online associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
405 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,424 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named DeVry University - Illinois the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for computer science students working on their associate degree. DeVry University - Illinois is located in Chicago, Illinois and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 405 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at DeVry University - Illinois is $15,032. 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 $35,424 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
234 Total Awards
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,073 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University Global. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Purdue University Global is a large public school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 234 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue University Global is $10,125. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,436. On average, associate degree students take out $27,073 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Purdue University Global. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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98 Total Awards
$4,329 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,728 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Sinclair Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 98 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Sinclair Community College is $4,329. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,076. On average, associate degree students take out $16,728 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
68 Total Awards
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,095 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 33 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Gateway Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Eastern Gateway Community College is located in Steubenville, Ohio and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Ohio who attend Eastern Gateway Community College full time pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,022. On average, associate degree students take out $18,095 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin
120 Total Awards
$4,746 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,318 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Fox Valley Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Great Lakes Region . This fairly large public school is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, and it awarded 120 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,746 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FVTC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,861. On average, associate degree students take out $15,318 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

MyComputerCareer - Westerville

Westerville, Ohio
36 Total Awards

MyComputerCareer - Westerville landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. MyComputerCareer - Westerville is located in Westerville, Ohio and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 associate degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 3% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
44 Total Awards
$3,723 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,435 Avg Student Debt

Northcentral Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and it awarded 44 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,723 in tuition and fees if they attend North Central Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,415. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,435 in student loans. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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83 Total Awards
$16,998 Avg Student Debt

Cuyahoga Community College District did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 83 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Associate Degree recipients from Cuyahoga Community College District accumulate an average of $16,998 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
72 Total Awards
$4,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,525 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Gateway Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and it awarded 72 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Associate Degree recipients from Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of $18,525 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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47 Total Awards
$5,040 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,224 Avg Student Debt

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Cincinnati State is a medium-sized public school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 47 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,040 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cincinnati State. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

Around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Baker College

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

Baker College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Baker College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Owosso, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Baker College is $12,420. 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 $24,321 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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25 Total Awards
$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,411 Avg Student Debt

James A Rhodes State College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This small public school is located in Lima, Ohio, and it awarded 25 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rhodes State College is $4,397. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,721. On average, associate degree students take out $16,411 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 42% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
60 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,836 Avg Student Debt

Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin that handed out 60 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Moraine Park Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,683. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,836 in student loans. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 12% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Davenport University

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

Davenport University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Davenport University is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 associate degrees to qualified students.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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19 Total Awards
$5,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,638 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Clermont College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UC Clermont College is located in Batavia, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,966 in tuition and fees if they attend UC Clermont College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,198. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,638 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

Around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, Michigan
49 Total Awards
$7,869 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,332 Avg Student Debt

Grand Rapids Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Grand Rapids Community College is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 49 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Grand Rapids Community College is $7,869. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,589. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,332 in student loans. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
12 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,029 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Herzing University - Madison did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Madison 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,029 in student loans. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

St Clair County Community College

Port Huron, Michigan
17 Total Awards
$8,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,827 Avg Student Debt

St Clair County Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Port Huron, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $8,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SC4. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,490. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,827 in student loans. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
9 Total Awards
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,251 Avg Student Debt

Franklin University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Franklin University is located in Columbus, Ohio and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Franklin University is $9,577. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Franklin University accumulate an average of $37,251 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 22% were women.

Franklin University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#19

Mott Community College

Flint, Michigan
20 Total Awards
$5,201 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,760 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Mott Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. MCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Flint, Michigan. It awarded 20 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $5,201. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,091. On average, associate degree students take out $22,760 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Nicolet Area Technical College

Rhinelander, Wisconsin
7 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,239 Avg Student Debt

Nicolet Area Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Nicolet Area Technical College is a public institution located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Nicolet Area Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,852. Associate Degree recipients from Nicolet Area Technical College accumulate an average of $13,239 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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4 Total Awards
$33,658 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fort-Wayne, Indiana that handed out 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,658 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, Indiana Tech - CPS is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#23

McHenry County College

Crystal Lake, Illinois
16 Total Awards
$11,608 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,243 Avg Student Debt

McHenry County College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. MCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It awarded 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $11,608. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,449. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,243 in student loans. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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3 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,509 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Akron landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Akron, Ohio is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing Akron. 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 $33,509 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#23

Lincoln Land Community College

Springfield, Illinois
4 Total Awards
$6,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,056 Avg Student Debt

Lincoln Land Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. LLCC is located in Springfield, Illinois and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LLCC is $6,840. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,068. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,056 in student loans.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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