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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan

14 Colleges
$55,863 Avg Salary
$27,392 Avg Student Debt

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, 1,053 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Michigan to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Our analysis found Michigan State University to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public school with a very large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan Technological University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Michigan - Dearborn. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. UM Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Dearborn.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Grand Valley State University is a great place for computer and information sciences students. GVSU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.

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#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

With a ranking of #7, Ferris State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a large student population.

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#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. Oakland is a large public school located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills.

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#9

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a large student population.

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Lawrence Technological University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of Southfield, Lawrence Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Illinois 3,649
Indiana 886
Ohio 1,089
Wisconsin 409

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817
Computer Systems Networking 720
Computer Programming 490
Other Computer & Information Sciences 443
Data Processing 205

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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