2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan
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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Michigan to see which undergraduate 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.
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Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan
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Our 2023 rankings named Oakland Community College the most popular school in Michigan for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Oakland Community College is $5,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,779 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 35% 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.
Our analysis found Mott Community College to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Michigan. Flint, Michigan is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 23 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $5,201. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,091. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $11,951 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that MCC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Michigan Career and Technical Institute. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. This very small public school is located in Plainwell, Michigan, and it awarded 10 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Schoolcraft College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan 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.
In-state students pay an average of $5,494 in tuition and fees if they attend Schoolcraft College full time. 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. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Schoolcraft College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Glen Oaks Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Michigan. Located in Centreville, Michigan, the small public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GOCC is $5,544. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,408. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,133 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GOCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Macomb Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Macomb Community College is a public institution located in Warren, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Macomb Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,680. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Macomb Community College accumulate an average of $11,725 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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 #7, Northwestern Michigan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Traverse City, Michigan, and it awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NMC is $8,544. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,816. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from NMC accumulate an average of $22,219 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NMC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
St Clair County Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs. St Clair County Community College is a small public school located in Port Huron, Michigan that handed out 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. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,442 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
One thing to take note of is that SC4 does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southwestern Michigan College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in Dowagiac, Michigan, the small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Students from Michigan who attend SMC full time pay an average of $6,844 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,301. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SMC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 7% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #10, Wayne County Community College District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate. WCCCD is located in Detroit, Michigan and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Michigan who attend WCCCD full time pay an average of $3,263 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,998.
Online courses are available at WCCCD, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lawrence Technological University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Southfield, Michigan is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Lawrence Tech is $37,680. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lawrence Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Lansing Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. LCC is a fairly large public school situated in Lansing, Michigan. It awarded 1 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at LCC is $7,340. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,760. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,054 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
LCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
West Shore Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in Scottville, Michigan, the small public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $4,600 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Shore Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,400. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,523 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West Shore Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Muskegon Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $10,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Muskegon Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,390. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,831 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Muskegon Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Jackson College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $7,080 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jackson College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,190. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,041 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Jackson College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bay de Noc Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list.
Students from Michigan who attend Bay College full time pay an average of $9,064 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,696. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,364 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bay College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Montcalm Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs.
Students from Michigan who attend Montcalm Community College full time pay an average of $7,860 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,030. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Montcalm Community College accumulate an average of $13,910 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Montcalm Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #14, Delta College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Delta College is $6,860. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,100. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,723 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Delta College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Alpena 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 #14 on the list.
If you want to attend Alpena Community College, expect to pay an average of $7,860 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 $14,172 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Alpena Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, North Central Michigan College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their undergraduate certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $6,916 in tuition and fees if they attend NCMC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,736. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,634 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NCMC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Madonna University 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 #14 on the list.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $26,913 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Madonna. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
Monroe County 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 #14 on the list.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $7,055 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Monroe County Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,760. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,826 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Monroe County Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
DSDT landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate computer science programs.
Lake Michigan College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking.
LMC 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Henry Ford College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking.
Full-time students from Michigan pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Henry Ford College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,192. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,563 in loans while pursuing their degree.
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 fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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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%.
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