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

108 Schools Ranked
$6,266 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,692 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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.

The Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate 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 108 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs 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

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, Indiana
473 Total Awards
$4,637 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,607 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the large public school handed out 473 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,637 in tuition and fees if they attend Ivy Tech Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,927. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ivy Tech Community College accumulate an average of $15,607 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Ivy Tech Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

DeVry University - Illinois

Chicago, Illinois
70 Total Awards
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,785 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at DeVry University - Illinois helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in the Great Lakes Region . DeVry University - Illinois is a large private for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 70 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend DeVry University - Illinois, expect to pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $22,785 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DeVry University - Illinois does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Madison Area Technical College

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

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Madison Area Technical 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 . Located in Madison, Wisconsin, the fairly large public school awarded 43 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees if they attend Madison College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,769. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,600 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 23% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Madison College. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, Illinois
25 Total Awards
$12,570 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,047 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 108 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Joliet Junior College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Joliet, Illinois is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 25 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $12,570 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Joliet Junior College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,410. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,047 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Joliet Junior College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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25 Total Awards
$5,444 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,968 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Terra State Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This small public school is located in Fremont, Ohio, and it awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Ohio pay an average of $5,444 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Terra Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,804. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,968 in student loans. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.

Terra Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Mott Community College

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

Mott 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 #6 on the list. MCC is located in Flint, Michigan and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,201 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MCC 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.

Full Mott Community College Report

#6

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
23 Total Awards
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,779 Avg Student Debt

Oakland 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 #6 on the list. Oakland Community College is a public institution located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,200 to cover tuition and fees at Oakland Community College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Oakland Community College accumulate an average of $17,779 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Oakland Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 27% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, Wisconsin
21 Total Awards
$4,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,049 Avg Student Debt

Gateway Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Kenosha, Wisconsin that handed out 21 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway Technical College is $4,688. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,803. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of $15,049 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Gateway Technical College. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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21 Total Awards
$4,734 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,858 Avg Student Debt

Northeast Wisconsin 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 #8 on the list. Green Bay, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 21 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NWTC accumulate an average of $13,858 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 24% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NWTC. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Report

21 Total Awards
$11,777 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,058 Avg Student Debt

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus 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 #8 on the list. Cincinnati, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 21 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,777 in tuition and fees if they attend UC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,111. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UC accumulate an average of $27,058 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

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 #11 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.

Full-time students from Illinois pay an average of $8,118 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MVCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,334. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,041 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 5% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MVCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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20 Total Awards
$17,632 Avg Student Debt

Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and it awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,632 in student loans. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Cuyahoga Community College District. 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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20 Total Awards

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright 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 #11 on the list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the medium-sized public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

Online courses are available at Wilbur Wright College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College Report

#14

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, Illinois
19 Total Awards
$6,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,452 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern Illinois College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. SWIC is located in Belleville, Illinois and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from SWIC accumulate an average of $12,452 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

SWIC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southwestern Illinois College Report

#15

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 landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they attend Moraine Park Technical College full time. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Moraine Park Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 12% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Stark State College

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

Stark State College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Stark State College is a fairly large public school located in North Canton, Ohio that handed out 15 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,310 in tuition and fees if they attend Stark State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,406. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Stark State College accumulate an average of $16,800 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Stark State College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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14 Total Awards
$11,160 Avg Student Debt

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. C-TEC of Licking County is a public institution located in Newark, Ohio. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,160 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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#17

Marion Technical College

Marion, Ohio
14 Total Awards
$5,625 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,427 Avg Student Debt

Marion 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 #17 on the list. MTC is a public institution located in Marion, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Ohio who attend MTC full time pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,505. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,427 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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13 Total Awards
$18,582 Avg Student Debt

Columbus State 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 #19 on the list. Columbus State is located in Columbus, Ohio and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,582 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

Online courses are available at Columbus State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, Wisconsin
13 Total Awards
$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,678 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, Waukesha County Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. WCTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WCTC is $4,488. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,603. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,678 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WCTC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 17% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Waukesha County Technical College Report

#19

Northcentral Technical College

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

With a ranking of #19, Northcentral Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. North Central Technical College is a public institution located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, 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. If you are from out of state, expect to 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.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Central Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#22

Western Technical College

La Crosse, Wisconsin
10 Total Awards
$4,572 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,287 Avg Student Debt

Western Technical College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the small public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western Technical College is $4,572. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,687. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,287 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Western Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Schoolcraft College

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

Schoolcraft College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. Schoolcraft College is a medium-sized public school located in Livonia, Michigan that handed out 10 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Schoolcraft College is $5,494. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Schoolcraft College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Schoolcraft College Report

10 Total Awards

Michigan Career and Technical Institute 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 #22 on the list. Located in Plainwell, Michigan, the very small public school handed out 10 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

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10 Total Awards
$4,139 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,500 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Edison State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Edison Community College is a public institution located in Piqua, Ohio. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,139 in tuition and fees if they attend Edison Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,626. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,500 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Edison Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Edison State Community College Report

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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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