2023 Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer Science School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, computer science was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 59,565 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 69 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for compsci students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
Top 10 Best Computer Science Schools
Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Ivy Tech Community College are $8,927 a year.
Ivy Tech Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
Request Information
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Henry Ford College is a great value for computer science students. Henry Ford College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Dearborn.
Henry Ford College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,192 in tuition and fees each year.
Read full report on Computer Science at Henry Ford College
Request Information
The excellent programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 per year. After completing their degree, compsci graduates from SIUE carry an average student debtload of $24,429.
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the distant town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UW - Stevens Point undergraduate students pay an average of $17,035 in tuition and fees each year.
Request Information
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Franklin University is a great value for computer science students. Located in the large city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Franklin University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,577 in tuition and fees each year. On average, compsci graduates from Franklin University take out $54,128 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Computer Science at Franklin University Report
Request Information
Youngstown State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Youngstown State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Youngstown.
Youngstown State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,732 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at Youngstown State University accumulate an average of around $22,875 in student debt.
Full Computer Science at Youngstown State University Report
Request Information
University of Akron Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. University of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the midsize city of Akron.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 per year.
Read full report on Computer Science at University of Akron Main Campus
Request Information
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Oshkosh are $15,306 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW Oshkosh also did well on our Best Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Request Information
With a ranking of #9, Baker College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Baker College are $12,420 a year. While working on their degree, compsci majors at Baker College accumulate an average of around $38,668 in student debt.
Full Computer Science at Baker College Report
Request Information
Central Michigan University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer science programs. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Michigan are $13,094 per year. CompSci majors at Central Michigan take out an average of $31,000 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 $222.
Request InformationHonorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Computer Science Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL |
| 12 | Stark State College | North Canton, OH |
| 13 | DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
Best Computer Science Colleges by State
Explore the best computer science colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 623 |
| Ohio | 1,016 |
| Illinois | 3,680 |
| Indiana | 1,471 |
| Wisconsin | 248 |
More Computer Science Rankings in the Great Lakes Region
Majors Related to CompSci
One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to CompSci
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| 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 25 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 Negative Space.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© 2025 Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.