Best colleges for computer science in Michigan
Colleges that offer a bachelor’s in computer science, ranked by Compass Score.
Best colleges for computer science in Michigan20 schools
20 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Michigan.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Offers a bachelor’s program in computer science, from the College Scorecard field-of-study data (credential level 3).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofit#6 in Michigan
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B
- 2
Kettering University
Flint, MI · Private nonprofitTop 3% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
- 3
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI · PublicTop 9% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A · Top 7%
- 4
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · Private nonprofitTop 18% for graduation
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 32%
- 5
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI · Private nonprofitTop 14% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade A · Top 10%
- 6
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI · Private nonprofit#12 in Michigan
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-
- 7
Alma College
Alma, MI · Private nonprofit#13 in Michigan
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-
- 8
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI · PublicTop 25% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 34%
- 9
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI · Private nonprofitTop 15% for earnings
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
- 10
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-
- 11
Albion College
Albion, MI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 30%
- 12Tie
Madonna University
Livonia, MI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 32%
- 12Tie
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · PublicGood: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 41%
- 14
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · PublicGood: Compass grade B
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 47%
- 15
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B-
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-
- 16
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint, MI · PublicTop 8% for low net price
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B+ · Top 21%
- 17
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · PublicSolid: Compass grade C+
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B · Top 42%
- 18
Adrian College
Adrian, MI · Private nonprofitSolid: Compass grade C+
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-
- 19
Baker College
Owosso, MI · Private nonprofitSolid: Compass grade C+
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade B-
- 20
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Private nonprofitSolid: Compass grade C+
- Bachelor’s program in computer science
- Value grade C+
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin University | $22,992 | $23,250 | $58,375 | 74% |
| Kettering University | $34,660 | $27,000 | $94,823 | 71% |
| Michigan Technological University | $14,182 | $24,990 | $78,198 | 68% |
| Andrews University | $12,547 | $26,000 | $53,187 | 72% |
| University of Detroit Mercy | $15,232 | $23,250 | $71,030 | 67% |
| Spring Arbor University | $19,353 | $26,375 | $51,732 | 64% |
| Alma College | $20,694 | $27,000 | $54,742 | 63% |
| Lake Superior State University | $12,822 | $23,250 | $49,045 | 51% |
| Lawrence Technological University | $32,918 | $27,000 | $69,151 | 61% |
| Cornerstone University | $20,301 | $25,000 | $47,314 | 62% |
| Albion College | $14,301 | $27,000 | $58,799 | 62% |
| Madonna University | $17,755 | $23,000 | $59,058 | 60% |
| Western Michigan University | $15,273 | $26,188 | $53,562 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $17,597 | $27,000 | $55,874 | 59% |
| Davenport University | $17,707 | $26,000 | $45,099 | 57% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $7,007 | $25,000 | $53,230 | 40% |
| Eastern Michigan University | $15,407 | $25,000 | $51,793 | 46% |
| Adrian College | $25,368 | $27,000 | $55,504 | 48% |
| Baker College | $13,157 | $25,000 | $35,833 | 36% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $32,811 | $25,750 | $56,075 | 48% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 11
- Arizona 8
- Arkansas 9
- California 54
- Colorado 10
- Connecticut 11
- District of Columbia 6
- Florida 19
- Georgia 12
- Hawaii 5
- Idaho 5
- Illinois 39
- Indiana 28
- Iowa 19
- Kansas 7
- Kentucky 7
- Louisiana 14
- Maine 7
- Maryland 11
- Massachusetts 33
- Minnesota 24
- Mississippi 5
- Missouri 21
- Montana 6
- Nebraska 6
- New Hampshire 4
- New Jersey 12
- New York 46
- North Carolina 24
- Ohio 40
- Oklahoma 7
- Oregon 8
- Pennsylvania 44
- Puerto Rico 13
- Rhode Island 6
- South Carolina 12
- Tennessee 25
- Texas 27
- Utah 8
- Vermont 8
- Virginia 18
- Washington 13
- West Virginia 7
- Wisconsin 17