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2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in Michigan

12 Colleges
$81,035 Avg Salary
$24,532 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Engineering School for You

With 632 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer engineering is the #45 most popular major in Michigan.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Computer Engineering Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 12 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Engineering Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Engineering Schools

Our 2023 rankings named University of Michigan - Ann Arbor the best school in Michigan for computer engineering students. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CE majors at U-M take out is $18,500.

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#2

Kettering University

Flint, MI

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Kettering University is a great place for computer engineering students. Kettering is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Flint.

The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Kettering take out is $29,125.

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#3

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 12 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Michigan State is a very large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

After completing their degree, CE graduates from Michigan State carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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The excellent programs at Michigan Technological University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer engineering schools in Michigan. Michigan Tech is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Houghton.

After completing their degree, CE graduates from Michigan Tech carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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Out of the 12 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, CE graduates from GVSU take out $19,941 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Lawrence Technological University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering programs. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield.

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#7

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering programs. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Oakland take out is $25,625.

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#8

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Engineering Schools in Michigan ranking. Central Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant.

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University of Michigan - Dearborn did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, MI

With a ranking of #10, Lake Superior State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer engineering students. Located in the remote town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Computer Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Computer Engineering Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 1,143
Illinois 742
Indiana 470
Wisconsin 272

Computer Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to CE

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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