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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan

19 Colleges
$62,679 Avg Salary
$27,444 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 8th in Michigan. In fact, 2,433 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 19 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CIS graduates from U-M take out $18,839 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $446, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 19 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

On average, CIS graduates from Michigan State take out $25,750 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $328.

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#3

Walsh College

Troy, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Walsh College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. Walsh is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.

On average, CIS graduates from Walsh take out $20,490 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Out of the 19 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Wayne State carry an average student debtload of $22,033.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Grand Valley State University is a great place for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.

CIS majors at GVSU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $183.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer information systems students. Located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UM Dearborn take out is $29,726.

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CIS majors at Oakland take out an average of $26,250 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $196.

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#8

Northwood University

Midland, MI

Northwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Midland, Northwood is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, CIS majors at Saginaw Valley State University accumulate an average of around $30,250 in student debt.

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#10

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan ranking. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.

On average, CIS graduates from Central Michigan take out $31,500 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $168.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 1,479
Illinois 1,579
Indiana 1,984
Wisconsin 1,531

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

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