2023 Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Michigan
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer Programming School for You
In 2020-2021, 306 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer programming students who went to a Michigan college or university. This makes it the #81 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Michigan to see which programs offered the best value experiences for programming students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Michigan Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Programming
Our analysis found Washtenaw Community College to be the best value school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Washtenaw Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.
Washtenaw Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,248 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 8 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Henry Ford College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Henry Ford College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Dearborn.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Henry Ford College are $5,200 a year.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Oakland Community College is a great value for computer programming students. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oakland Community College are $5,200 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wayne County Community College District. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Michigan list. WCCCD is a fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.
WCCCD undergraduate students pay an average of $3,263 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lansing Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Michigan list. Located in the medium-sized city of Lansing, LCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LCC are $7,340 a year.
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University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer programming programs. UM Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn.
UM Dearborn undergraduate students pay an average of $13,816 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, programming majors at UM Dearborn accumulate an average of around $25,375 in student debt.
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Baker College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer programming students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Baker College undergraduate students pay an average of $12,420 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Baker College take out is $24,000.
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Eastern Michigan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Programming Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Eastern Michigan are $15,500 a year.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Ohio | 426 |
Illinois | 461 |
Indiana | 18 |
Wisconsin | 249 |
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Majors Related to Programming
Computer Programming is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
Computer Science | 59,565 |
Information Technology | 40,555 |
Information Science | 18,325 |
Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.
More about our data sources and methodologies.