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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region

18 Schools Ranked
$7,794 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,692 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which online undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular 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
70 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,785 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found DeVry University - Illinois to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Great Lakes Region . This large private for-profit school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 70 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,032 to cover tuition and fees at DeVry University - Illinois. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,785 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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20 Total Awards
$17,632 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Cuyahoga Community College District. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the fairly large public school handed out 20 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,632 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Mott Community College

Flint, Michigan
23 Total Awards
$5,201 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,951 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Mott Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Mott Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Flint, Michigan that handed out 23 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Michigan who attend MCC full time pay an average of $5,201 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,091. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,951 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 4% 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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#4

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, Wisconsin
13 Total Awards
$3,723 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,125 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 18 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northcentral Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and it awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $3,723 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Central Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,415. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,125 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 15% 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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#5

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
15 Total Awards
$4,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,800 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Stark State College is a great place for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Stark State College is located in North Canton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees if they attend Stark State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,406. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,800 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
18 Total Awards
$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,506 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 undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. This small public school is located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and it awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Moraine Park Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,683. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,506 in student loans. Around 33% 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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#7

St Clair County Community College

Port Huron, Michigan
3 Total Awards
$8,950 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,442 Avg Student Debt

St Clair County Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. This small public school is located in Port Huron, Michigan, and it awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Michigan who attend SC4 full time pay an average of $8,950 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,490. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SC4 accumulate an average of $14,442 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio
2 Total Awards
$9,577 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Franklin University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 2 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

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. Around 100% of those degree recipients 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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#8

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, Michigan
10 Total Awards
$5,494 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,516 Avg Student Debt

Schoolcraft College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Schoolcraft College is a public institution located in Livonia, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Schoolcraft College is $5,494. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,574. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,516 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$4,397 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,461 Avg Student Debt

James A Rhodes State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,397 in tuition and fees if they attend Rhodes State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,721. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,461 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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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#10

Herzing University - Kenosha

Kenosha, Wisconsin
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,702 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Herzing University - Kenosha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Kenosha. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,702 in student loans.

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

Full Herzing University - Kenosha Report

#10

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, Illinois
1 Total Awards
$14,029 Avg Student Debt

Illinois Central College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Located in East Peoria, Illinois, the medium-sized public school handed out 1 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,029 in student loans.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, Illinois
20 Total Awards
$8,118 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,041 Avg Student Debt

Moraine Valley Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. MVCC is a fairly large public school situated in Palos Hills, Illinois. It awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,118 in tuition and fees if they attend MVCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,334. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,041 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Moraine Valley Community College Report

#10

Herzing University - Brookfield

Brookfield, Wisconsin
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,126 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.

Herzing University - Brookfield 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,126 in student loans.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Herzing University - Brookfield Report

#10

Eastern Gateway Community College

Steubenville, Ohio
$4,410 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Gateway Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Eastern Gateway Community College is $4,410. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,022.

Around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
$10,125 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,711 Avg Student Debt

Purdue University Global came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.

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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,711 in student loans.

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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#10

DSDT

Detroit, Michigan

DSDT came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.

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#10

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, Wisconsin
43 Total Awards
$4,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,600 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Madison Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. This fairly large public school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 43 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Madison College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,769. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Madison College accumulate an average of $16,600 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% 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 18 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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