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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

19 Colleges
$15,647 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$62,679 Avg Salary

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 Value 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 value programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for CIS majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$4,248 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Washtenaw Community College the best value school in Michigan for computer information systems students. Located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public school with a large student population.

Washtenaw Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,248 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Washtenaw Community College Report

#2

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. Oakland Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Oakland Community College are $5,200 per year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Oakland Community College Report

$17,193 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a very large student population.

U-M undergraduate students pay an average of $17,193 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, U-M is ranked #2 for overall quality for CIS in Michigan.

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$7,340 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lansing Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. LCC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Lansing.

LCC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,340 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Lansing Community College Report

#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
$15,966 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Michigan State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Michigan. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of East Lansing.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Michigan State are $15,966 per year. 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.

Michigan State also made our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list, coming in at #4.

Full Computer Information Systems at Michigan State University Report

#6

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI
$11,130 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Saginaw Valley State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the midsize suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 a year. 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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$13,900 Average Tuition & Fees

Grand Valley State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

GVSU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,900 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.

GVSU also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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$13,816 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UM Dearborn are $13,816 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UM Dearborn take out is $29,726.

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#9

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI
$15,199 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the large city of Detroit.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Wayne State are $15,199 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Wayne State carry an average student debtload of $22,033.

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#10

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Oakland University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oakland are $15,135 a year. 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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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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