2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate School for You
In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 24 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value graduate certificate programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Ferris State University the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Ferris are $8,232 per year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Ferris State University Report
Request Information
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Illinois State University is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public school with a very large student population.
Illinois State graduate students pay an average of $11,773 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Illinois State University Report
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lewis University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Romeoville, Lewis is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Lewis are $14,960 per year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Lewis University Report
Request Information
Out of the 24 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Marquette University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Marquette are $21,960 a year.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Marquette University
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend DeVry University - Illinois. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Chicago, DeVry University - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at DeVry University - Illinois are $17,552 a year.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at DeVry University - Illinois Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #6, Baker College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Baker College graduate students pay an average of $12,750 in tuition and fees each year.
Request Information
With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. UW - Madison is a very large public school located in the large city of Madison.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UW - Madison are $25,501 per year.
UW - Madison also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region list, coming in at #5.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at University of Wisconsin - Madison Report
Request Information
DePaul University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Chicago.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at DePaul are $18,341 a year.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at DePaul University
Request Information
With a ranking of #9, Grand Valley State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at GVSU are $17,904 a year.
Request Information
Purdue University Global came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Purdue University Global are $10,582 per year.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Purdue University Global
Request InformationBest Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best computer and information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 4,714 |
| Michigan | 5,071 |
| Ohio | 4,257 |
| Illinois | 8,392 |
| Wisconsin | 3,101 |
More Computer & Information Sciences Rankings in the Great Lakes Region
Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors for Computer & Information Sciences
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 24 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 Almonroth.
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.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.