2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value programs for computer and information sciences 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. 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.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Washtenaw Community College the best value school in Michigan for computer and information sciences students. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oakland Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Oakland Community College are $5,200 per year.
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Out of the 21 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Henry Ford College landed the # 3 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. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Henry Ford College take out $13,767 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 21 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Wayne County Community College District landed the # 4 spot on the list. WCCCD is a 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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Out of the 21 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Lansing Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lansing, LCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LCC are $7,340 per year.
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. U-M is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.
U-M undergraduate students pay an average of $17,193 in in-state tuition and fees each year. 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.
U-M also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan rankings.
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Michigan State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Michigan State are $15,966 a year. 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.
Michigan State not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list.
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Ferris State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ferris are $13,188 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Ferris take out an average of $28,234 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Saginaw Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 a year. 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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University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. UM Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dearborn.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UM Dearborn are $13,816 a year. 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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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 4,714 |
| Ohio | 4,257 |
| Illinois | 8,392 |
| Wisconsin | 3,101 |
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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 Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
| 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.
- 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).
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