2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
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The Most Popular 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 179 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school handed out 532 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ivy Tech Community College is $4,637. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,927. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,984 in student loans. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
Ivy Tech Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DeVry University - Illinois is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. DeVry University - Illinois is a large private for-profit school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 405 associate degrees 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,424 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.
One thing to take note of is that DeVry University - Illinois does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 179 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University Global landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school handed out 234 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Purdue University Global is $10,125. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,436. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,073 in student loans. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.
Purdue University Global is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Columbus State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Columbus State Community College is a large public school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 159 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $19,919 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.
Columbus State does have options available for those who want to take online 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 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of DuPage is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the large public school awarded 149 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at COD is $9,750. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,850. On average, associate degree students take out $14,637 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since COD does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 84% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school handed out 120 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,746 in tuition and fees if they attend FVTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,861. Associate Degree recipients from FVTC accumulate an average of $15,318 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.
FVTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Madison Area Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 113 students 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,769. Associate Degree recipients from Madison College accumulate an average of $21,947 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Madison College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Sinclair Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 98 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,329 in tuition and fees if they attend Sinclair Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,076. Associate Degree recipients from Sinclair Community College accumulate an average of $16,728 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
Sinclair Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a fairly large public school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 96 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Wisconsin who attend MATC full time pay an average of $4,793 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,908. Associate Degree recipients from MATC accumulate an average of $21,921 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.
MATC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Stark State College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in North Canton, Ohio, the fairly large public school awarded 86 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Stark State College is $4,310. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,406. On average, associate degree students take out $21,837 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Stark State College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 86 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Wisconsin pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NWTC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,849. On average, associate degree students take out $19,312 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NWTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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 #12 on the list. Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 83 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,998 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Washtenaw Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Washtenaw Community College is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 82 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Washtenaw Community College full time pay an average of $4,248 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,856. On average, associate degree students take out $20,975 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Washtenaw Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. CVTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It awarded 80 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 CVTC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,683. Associate Degree recipients from CVTC accumulate an average of $20,208 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 6% of those degree recipients were women.
CVTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Waukesha County Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 78 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend WCTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,603. Associate Degree recipients from WCTC accumulate an average of $20,402 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCTC. In 2019-2020 about 17% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gateway Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the medium-sized public school awarded 72 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,688 in tuition and fees if they attend Gateway Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,803. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,525 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
Online courses are available at Gateway Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Macomb Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Located in Warren, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 70 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Macomb Community College is $6,090. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,680. On average, associate degree students take out $11,249 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Macomb Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #18, Eastern Gateway Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, the large public school awarded 68 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Ohio who attend Eastern Gateway Community College full time pay an average of $4,410 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,022. Associate Degree recipients from Eastern Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $18,095 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Eastern Gateway Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Oakland Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 68 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Oakland Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,050 in student loans. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.
Oakland Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 27% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Joliet Junior College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Joliet Junior College is a public institution located in Joliet, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 66 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $12,570 in tuition and fees if they attend Joliet Junior College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,410. Associate Degree recipients from Joliet Junior College accumulate an average of $13,342 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 11% were women.
Joliet Junior College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Moraine Park Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. This small public school is located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and it awarded 60 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 Moraine Park Technical College. 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.
Moraine Park Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 12% took at least some of their classes online.
Vincennes University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Vincennes University is a public institution located in Vincennes, Indiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 58 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Indiana who attend Vincennes University full time pay an average of $6,449 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,253. Associate Degree recipients from Vincennes University accumulate an average of $15,648 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Vincennes University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 16% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Henry Ford 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. Dearborn, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 53 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend Henry Ford College full time pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,192. Associate Degree recipients from Henry Ford College accumulate an average of $24,961 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Henry Ford College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Clark State Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Clark State Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Springfield, Ohio that handed out 51 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,032 in tuition and fees if they attend Clark State Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,328. On average, associate degree students take out $24,058 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clark State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.
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. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Grand Rapids Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Rest of the Top 15% Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the top 28 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular computer science schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI |
| 29 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL |
| 31 | Schoolcraft College | Livonia, MI |
| 32 | Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland, WI |
| 33 | University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College | Blue Ash, OH |
| 34 | Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH |
| 35 | Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global | Marion, IN |
| 36 | MyComputerCareer - Westerville | Westerville, OH |
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%.
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