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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region

39 Schools Ranked
$17,609 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,218 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 39 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's 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
277 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$44,637 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . DeVry University - Illinois is a large private for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 277 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from DeVry University - Illinois accumulate an average of $44,637 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

Around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
273 Total Awards
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,448 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Purdue University Global is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 273 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $10,125 in tuition and fees if they attend Purdue University Global full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,436. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $42,448 in student loans. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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#3

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
142 Total Awards
$12,420 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,699 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 39 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Baker College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Owosso, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 142 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $36,699 in student loans. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

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#4

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
140 Total Awards
$20,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,404 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Davenport University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 140 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Davenport University, expect to pay an average of $20,964 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Davenport University accumulate an average of $33,404 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% 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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#5

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
132 Total Awards
$35,472 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,413 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lewis University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Lewis is a private not-for-profit institution located in Romeoville, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 132 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Lewis does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,472. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,413 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 14% 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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#6

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
257 Total Awards
$9,610 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,297 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UWM is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 257 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Wisconsin who attend UWM full time pay an average of $9,610 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,475. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UWM accumulate an average of $28,297 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 14% of those degree recipients 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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#7

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
78 Total Awards
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,059 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Franklin University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 78 students in 2020-2021.

Franklin University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $9,577. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Franklin University accumulate an average of $36,059 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Franklin University 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.

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80 Total Awards
$15,240 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,761 Avg Student Debt

Southern Illinois University Carbondale did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. SIUC is a public institution located in Carbondale, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 80 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SIUC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,240. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,761 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana
41 Total Awards
$9,598 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,069 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Indiana State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Terre Haute, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,598 in tuition and fees if they attend Indiana State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,862. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,069 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 7% were women.

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.

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#10

Lakeland University

Plymouth, Wisconsin
34 Total Awards
$31,316 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,466 Avg Student Debt

Lakeland University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Plymouth, Wisconsin, and it awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Lakeland, expect to pay an average of $31,316 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,466 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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102 Total Awards
$24,448 Avg Student Debt

Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. This large public school is located in Athens, Ohio, and it awarded 102 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OHIO Athens accumulate an average of $24,448 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Walsh College

Troy, Michigan
31 Total Awards
$20,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,166 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Walsh College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Walsh College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Troy, Michigan that handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,310 to cover tuition and fees at Walsh. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,166 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 19% were women.

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

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#13

Miami University - Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio
27 Total Awards
$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,401 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Hamilton landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Hamilton, Ohio, the small public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Miami University - Hamilton is $6,318. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,943. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Miami University - Hamilton accumulate an average of $26,401 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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27 Total Awards
$38,802 Avg Student Debt

Indiana Institute of Technology - College of Professional Studies did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fort-Wayne, Indiana, and it awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $38,802 in student loans. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

Indiana Tech - CPS is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#15

Herzing University - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
22 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$41,482 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Madison landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 22 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Herzing University - Madison does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,482 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients 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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19 Total Awards
$30,560 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UWM Flexible Option is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UWM Flexible Option accumulate an average of $30,560 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

UWM Flexible Option is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#17

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
18 Total Awards
$14,169 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,416 Avg Student Debt

National Louis University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 18 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

NLU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,169. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,416 in student loans. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Northwood University

Midland, Michigan
17 Total Awards
$30,520 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,941 Avg Student Debt

Northwood University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Northwood is a private not-for-profit institution located in Midland, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,520 to cover tuition and fees at Northwood. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Northwood accumulate an average of $26,941 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
78 Total Awards
$47,808 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,570 Avg Student Debt

Loyola University Chicago came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 78 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $47,808 to cover tuition and fees at Loyola Chicago. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,570 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 29% 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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#20

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana
68 Total Awards
$8,857 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,602 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. PFW is a medium-sized public school situated in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Indiana who attend PFW full time pay an average of $8,857 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,265. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from PFW accumulate an average of $25,602 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Miami University - Middletown

Middletown, Ohio
8 Total Awards
$6,318 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,401 Avg Student Debt

Miami University - Middletown did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Middletown, Ohio, the small public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,318 in tuition and fees if they attend Miami University - Middletown full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,303. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Miami University - Middletown accumulate an average of $26,401 in student debt by the time they complete 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, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

McKendree University

Lebanon, Illinois
16 Total Awards
$33,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,607 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, McKendree University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. McKendree is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lebanon, Illinois. It awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

McKendree does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,050. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from McKendree accumulate an average of $24,607 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 6% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 16% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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5 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$41,604 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Akron landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Akron, Ohio, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Herzing Akron, 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, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,604 in loans while pursuing their degree.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Herzing University - Brookfield

Brookfield, Wisconsin
2 Total Awards
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$41,604 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Brookfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Brookfield, Wisconsin is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Brookfield 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 bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,604 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#24

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
43 Total Awards
$8,088 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,659 Avg Student Debt

University of Wisconsin - River Falls landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. UW - River Falls is located in River Falls, Wisconsin and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW - River Falls is $8,088. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,661. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,659 in student loans. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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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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