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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

21 Colleges
$13,443 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,863 Avg Salary

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.

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan

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

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

$4,248 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Washtenaw Community College to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Washtenaw Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Washtenaw Community College are $4,248 per year.

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#2

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oakland Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public school with a large student population.

Oakland Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,200 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#3

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI
$5,200 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Henry Ford College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Henry Ford College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Dearborn.

Henry Ford College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,200 in in-state tuition and fees each 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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$3,263 Average Tuition & Fees

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 fairly large public school located in the city of Detroit.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at WCCCD are $3,263 a year.

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$7,340 Average Tuition & Fees

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 medium-sized city of Lansing, LCC is a public school with a large student population.

LCC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,340 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$17,193 Average Tuition & Fees

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 fairly large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at U-M are $17,193 a 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.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, U-M is ranked #2 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Michigan.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

#7

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
$15,966 Average Tuition & Fees

Michigan State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Located in the small city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Michigan State are $15,966 per 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 also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list, coming in at #4.

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#8

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI
$13,188 Average Tuition & Fees

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 fairly 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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#9

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI
$11,130 Average Tuition & Fees

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 midsize suburb of University Center.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Saginaw Valley State University are $11,130 per 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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$13,816 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Dearborn came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. UM Dearborn is a medium-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. 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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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges 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.

  • 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.

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