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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan

21 Colleges
$55,863 Avg Salary
$27,392 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 7th in Michigan. In fact, 5,071 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 21 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best school in Michigan for computer and information sciences students. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from U-M carry an average student debtload of $19,030. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $446, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Michigan State take out an average of $25,875 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $328, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Michigan Technological University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Michigan. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Michigan Tech take out $23,996 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $333, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at University of Michigan - Dearborn helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Michigan. UM Dearborn is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Dearborn.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at UM Dearborn take out an average of $27,551 in student loans while working on their egree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Grand Valley State University is a great place for computer and information sciences students. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from GVSU take out $27,969 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $183.

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#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Wayne State take out an average of $22,033 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Lansing Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Lansing, LCC is a public school with a large student population.

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#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. Oakland is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Oakland take out an average of $26,250 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $196, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Saginaw Valley State University take out an average of $30,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#10

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Baker College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at Baker College take out an average of $35,466 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Indiana 4,714
Ohio 4,257
Illinois 8,392
Wisconsin 3,101

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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