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Colleges for Computer Science in Michigan
20 colleges in Michigan award a bachelor’s degree in computer science, according to federal data. Each is rated on academics and value, with every figure linked to its source.
Highest-rated
#3
Michigan Technological University
Compass ScoreExcellent · Top 19%Houghton, MI · Value A · Academics A-
Where graduates earn the most
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates in this field a few years after finishing, from the College Scorecard.
| Rank | College | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kettering University Flint, MI Earnings $106,638 · Debt $27,500 | $106,638 | $27,500 |
| 2 | Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI Earnings $105,428 · Debt $23,250 | $105,428 | $23,250 |
| 3 | Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Earnings $95,410 · Debt $18,250 | $95,410 | $18,250 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI Earnings $95,183 · Debt $28,651 | $95,183 | $28,651 |
| 5 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI Earnings $90,876 · Debt $27,000 | $90,876 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI Earnings $89,216 · Debt $26,000 | $89,216 | $26,000 |
| 7 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Earnings $82,464 · Debt $27,000 | $82,464 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Baker College Owosso, MI Earnings $80,179 · Debt $34,750 | $80,179 | $34,750 |
| 9 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Earnings $76,469 · Debt $29,073 | $76,469 | $29,073 |
| 10 | Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Earnings $75,487 · Debt — | $75,487 | — |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Earnings $74,818 · Debt — | $74,818 | — |
All 20
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| School | Compass Score | Value | Academics | Net price | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Grand Rapids · Private nonprofit | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $22,992 | 3,364 | |
| Kettering University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Flint · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $34,660 | 1,605 | |
| Michigan Technological University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Houghton · Public | AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $14,182 | 7,313 | |
| Andrews University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Berrien Springs · Private nonprofit | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | A-Academics: A- (grade A-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $12,547 | 2,837 | |
| University of Detroit Mercy RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Detroit · Private nonprofit | AValue: Exceptional (grade A): the top 10% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $15,232 | 5,528 | |
| Spring Arbor University RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Spring Arbor · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $19,353 | 2,390 | |
| Alma College RecommendedCompass Recommended: the top 35% of rated colleges by Compass Score (grades A+ to B+), from academics and value. Alma · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $20,694 | 1,273 | |
| Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $12,822 | 1,669 | |
| Lawrence Technological University Southfield · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $32,918 | 3,260 | |
| Cornerstone University Grand Rapids · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $20,301 | 1,735 | |
| Albion College Albion · Private nonprofit | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $14,301 | 1,354 | |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B+Academics: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $15,273 | 16,693 | |
| Madonna University Livonia · Private nonprofit | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $17,755 | 2,054 | |
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $17,597 | 14,399 | |
| Davenport University Grand Rapids · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | BAcademics: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $17,707 | 4,848 | |
| University of Michigan-Flint Flint · Public | B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $7,007 | 6,130 | |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti · Public | BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $15,407 | 13,324 | |
| Adrian College Adrian · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $25,368 | 1,760 | |
| Baker College Owosso · Private nonprofit | B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | B-Academics: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $13,157 | 3,898 | |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor Ann Arbor · Private nonprofit | C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. | C+Academics: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100, from federal data. | $32,811 | 1,351 |
Common questions
How many colleges in Michigan offer a computer science degree?
20, counting colleges that award a bachelor’s degree in computer science in the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard data. Some colleges offer the field as a minor or under another name; check each college’s catalog.
How are these colleges rated?
Every college is rated from the U.S. Department of Education’s data: Academic Excellence (graduation, retention, preparation and teaching) and Value (what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and student debt). The major does not affect the grades. See the methodology.
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