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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

9 Colleges
$17,840 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$65,430 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate 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 Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 9 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value graduate certificate programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan

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

Best Michigan Schools for Affordable Quality for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Computer & Information Sciences

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

Our 2023 rankings named Ferris State University the best value school in Michigan for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Ferris are $8,232 per year.

Ferris not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at U-M are $25,230 per year.

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.

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#3

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Out of the 9 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Baker College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Baker College are $12,750 a year.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Grand Valley State University is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their graduate certificate. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.

GVSU graduate students pay an average of $17,904 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#5

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wayne State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for graduate students at Wayne State are $18,937 per year.

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#6

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Central Michigan graduate students pay an average of $15,644 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#7

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

Davenport University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Grand Rapids, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Davenport University graduate students pay an average of $17,208 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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Eastern Michigan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public school with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Eastern Michigan are $16,672 a year.

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Lawrence Technological University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the small city of Southfield, Lawrence Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Lawrence Tech graduate students pay an average of $18,436 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Lawrence Technological University Report

Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools 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 9 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.

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