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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan

11 Schools Ranked
$26,713 Avg Student Debt

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. 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 Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Michigan to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
53 Total Awards
$25,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,014 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Michigan. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the large public school handed out 53 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,014 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

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. In fact, around 74% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
17 Total Awards

Out of the 11 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Ferris State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Ferris State University is a fairly large public school located in Big Rapids, Michigan that handed out 17 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Ferris 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 67% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
11 Total Awards

Out of the 11 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. GVSU is a large public school situated in Allendale, Michigan. It awarded 11 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GVSU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
8 Total Awards
$17,208 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Davenport University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and it awarded 8 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Davenport University 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 96% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
7 Total Awards
$15,644 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 11 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Michigan University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Mount Pleasant, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Central Michigan does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 61% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan
3 Total Awards
$18,436 Average Tuition & Fees

Lawrence Technological University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. Lawrence Tech is a private not-for-profit institution located in Southfield, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Lawrence Tech. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
2 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$46,807 Avg Student Debt

Baker College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Owosso, Michigan. It awarded 2 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, graduate certificate students take out $46,807 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Baker 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 87% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
2 Total Awards
$18,937 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Wayne State does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
1 Total Awards
$16,672 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Michigan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate computer science programs. Eastern Michigan is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Eastern Michigan. In fact, around 93% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
$17,807 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Michigan University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list.

WMU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
$14,510 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Dearborn came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking.

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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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 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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