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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

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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 Master's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in Michigan to see which master's degree 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
291 Total Awards
$25,230 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the most popular school in Michigan for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 291 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since U-M does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

#2

Central Michigan University

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

The excellent master’s degree programs at Central Michigan University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Michigan. Central Michigan University is a fairly large public school located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan that handed out 114 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Central Michigan. In fact, around 61% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan
113 Total Awards
$14,510 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Michigan - Dearborn. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan. It awarded 113 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UM Dearborn. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Michigan - Dearborn Report

#4

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
64 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you attend Oakland University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the fairly large public school awarded 64 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

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

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Oakland. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
42 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in East Lansing, Michigan, the large public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Michigan State. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Wayne State University

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

The excellent master’s degree programs at Wayne State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Michigan. Wayne State is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 37 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Wayne State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
37 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Detroit Mercy. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 38% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Detroit Mercy does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Davenport University

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

Davenport University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Grand Rapids, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.

Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Davenport University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 96% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Davenport University Report

#9

Walsh College

Troy, Michigan
30 Total Awards
$16,926 Average Tuition & Fees

Walsh College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Troy, Michigan, and it awarded 30 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Walsh is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#10

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan
40 Total Awards
$22,981 Average Tuition & Fees

Michigan Technological University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. Located in Houghton, Michigan, the medium-sized public school handed out 40 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

Michigan Tech does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 30% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Lawrence Technological University

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

With a ranking of #10, Lawrence Technological University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Southfield, Michigan, and it awarded 26 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Lawrence Tech does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Lawrence Technological University Report

#12

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
24 Total Awards

With a ranking of #12, Grand Valley State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Located in Allendale, Michigan, the large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that GVSU does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Grand Valley State University Report

#12

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
24 Total Awards
$17,807 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Michigan University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. WMU is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at WMU. 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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#14

University of Michigan - Flint

Flint, Michigan
21 Total Awards
$12,681 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Flint landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree computer science programs. UM Flint is a medium-sized public school situated in Flint, Michigan. It awarded 21 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UM Flint. In fact, around 63% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Michigan - Flint Report

#15

Eastern Michigan University

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

Eastern Michigan University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Ypsilanti, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Eastern Michigan. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
12 Total Awards

With a ranking of #16, Ferris State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree. Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, the fairly large public school handed out 12 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ferris does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 67% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan
9 Total Awards

Saginaw Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Saginaw Valley State University is located in University Center, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Saginaw Valley State University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan
6 Total Awards
$12,750 Average Tuition & Fees

Baker College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Baker College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Owosso, Michigan that handed out 6 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Baker College does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 87% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Baker College Report

#19

Concordia University, Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
1 Total Awards
$12,995 Average Tuition & Fees

Concordia University, Ann Arbor ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Concordia University, Ann Arbor does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 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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