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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

14 Colleges
$17,752 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,863 Avg Salary

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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Michigan to see which ones offered the best value 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 Schools in Michigan

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

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

#1

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI
$13,188 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Ferris State University to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Ferris also took the #5 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan rankings.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Ferris State University Report

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI
$15,966 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Michigan State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Michigan State are $15,966 per year.

Michigan State did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Michigan State University Report

$13,816 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Michigan - Dearborn. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. UM Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Dearborn.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UM Dearborn are $13,816 a year.

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$13,900 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Valley State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. GVSU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.

GVSU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,900 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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#5

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI
$13,094 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Michigan University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Michigan are $13,094 per year.

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$17,193 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. U-M is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.

U-M undergraduate students pay an average of $17,193 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

U-M did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list.

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#7

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI
$15,199 Average Tuition & Fees

Wayne State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Wayne State are $15,199 a year.

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#8

Baker College

Owosso, MI
$12,420 Average Tuition & Fees

Baker College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Baker College undergraduate students pay an average of $12,420 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Baker College Report

$18,215 Average Tuition & Fees

Michigan Technological University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Michigan Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $18,215 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Michigan Tech not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Michigan list.

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#10

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Oakland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Oakland is a large public school located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Oakland are $15,135 per year.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Oakland University Report

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

Explore all the Best Value 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.

  • 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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