# Best Computer Science Colleges in Michigan

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 35 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-computer-science-michigan

## Methodology

Computer Science programs in Michigan ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Michigan Technological University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/michigan-technological-university) | Houghton, MI | 68% | $78,198 | $14,182 | $24,990 | 0.32x |
| 2 | [Kettering University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kettering-university) | Flint, MI | 71% | $94,823 | $34,660 | $27,000 | 0.28x |
| 3 | [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor) | Ann Arbor, MI | 93% | $83,648 | $13,138 | $19,500 | 0.23x |
| 4 | [Michigan State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/michigan-state-university) | East Lansing, MI | 81% | $67,253 | $19,680 | $23,250 | 0.35x |
| 5 | [Kalamazoo College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kalamazoo-college) | Kalamazoo, MI | 79% | $65,590 | $19,072 | $26,077 | 0.4x |
| 6 | [Ferris State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/ferris-state-university) | Big Rapids, MI | 47% | $54,735 | $8,624 | $21,000 | 0.38x |
| 7 | [Oakland University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oakland-university) | Rochester Hills, MI | 57% | $58,612 | $9,120 | $22,750 | 0.39x |
| 8 | [Calvin University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/calvin-university) | Grand Rapids, MI | 76% | $58,375 | $22,992 | $23,250 | 0.4x |
| 9 | [Andrews University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/andrews-university) | Berrien Springs, MI | 69% | $53,187 | $12,547 | $26,000 | 0.49x |
| 10 | [Grand Valley State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/grand-valley-state-university) | Allendale, MI | 68% | $56,118 | $16,317 | $24,500 | 0.44x |
| 11 | [Macomb Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/macomb-community-college) | Warren, MI | 17% | $41,596 | $1,618 | $6,000 | 0.14x |
| 12 | [Eastern Michigan University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/eastern-michigan-university) | Ypsilanti, MI | 46% | $51,793 | $15,407 | $25,000 | 0.48x |
| 13 | [University of Michigan-Dearborn](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-dearborn) | Dearborn, MI | 57% | $59,649 | $9,492 | $22,500 | 0.38x |
| 14 | [West Shore Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/west-shore-community-college) | Scottville, MI | 29% | $36,115 | $1,527 | $9,089 | 0.25x |
| 15 | [Davenport University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/davenport-university) | Grand Rapids, MI | 53% | $45,099 | $17,707 | $26,000 | 0.58x |
| 16 | [Monroe County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/monroe-county-community-college) | Monroe, MI | 33% | $41,646 | $4,586 | $12,296 | 0.3x |
| 17 | [Saginaw Valley State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saginaw-valley-state-university) | University Center, MI | 51% | $51,955 | $10,775 | $25,000 | 0.48x |
| 18 | [Muskegon Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/muskegon-community-college) | Muskegon, MI | 30% | $36,549 | $4,005 | $9,125 | 0.25x |
| 19 | [Gogebic Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/gogebic-community-college) | Ironwood, MI | 34% | $40,950 | $5,397 | $10,925 | 0.27x |
| 20 | [Delta College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/delta-college) | University Center, MI | 21% | $37,781 | $4,547 | $10,978 | 0.29x |
| 21 | [Wayne State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/wayne-state-university) | Detroit, MI | 58% | $53,493 | $12,766 | $21,250 | 0.4x |
| 22 | [Lansing Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lansing-community-college) | Lansing, MI | 24% | $39,206 | $5,437 | $12,700 | 0.32x |
| 23 | [Grand Rapids Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/grand-rapids-community-college) | Grand Rapids, MI | 20% | $38,377 | $8,621 | $9,000 | 0.23x |
| 24 | [St Clair County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/st-clair-county-community-college) | Port Huron, MI | 33% | $40,177 | $5,571 | $11,750 | 0.29x |
| 25 | [Northwood University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northwood-university) | Midland, MI | 62% | $63,075 | $27,232 | $20,842 | 0.33x |
| 26 | [Southwestern Michigan College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southwestern-michigan-college) | Dowagiac, MI | 32% | $37,303 | $5,978 | $10,959 | 0.29x |
| 27 | [Lawrence Technological University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lawrence-technological-university) | Southfield, MI | 62% | $69,151 | $32,918 | $27,000 | 0.39x |
| 28 | [College for Creative Studies](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/college-for-creative-studies) | Detroit, MI | 70% | $44,860 | $34,617 | $26,000 | 0.58x |
| 29 | [Adrian College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/adrian-college) | Adrian, MI | 52% | $55,504 | $25,368 | $27,000 | 0.49x |
| 30 | [Baker College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/baker-college) | Owosso, MI | 33% | $35,833 | $13,157 | $25,000 | 0.7x |
| 31 | [Schoolcraft Community College District](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/schoolcraft-community-college-district) | Livonia, MI | 17% | $42,722 | $2,260 | $10,500 | 0.25x |
| 32 | [University of Michigan-Flint](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-flint) | Flint, MI | 42% | $53,230 | $7,007 | $25,000 | 0.47x |
| 33 | [Glen Oaks Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/glen-oaks-community-college) | Centreville, MI | 40% | $37,540 | $8,918 | $10,794 | 0.29x |
| 34 | [Mid Michigan College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mid-michigan-college) | Harrison, MI | 23% | $37,319 | $8,370 | $13,750 | 0.37x |
| 35 | [Mott Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mott-community-college) | Flint, MI | 26% | $32,538 | $5,687 | $13,000 | 0.4x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Computer Science Colleges in Michigan." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-computer-science-michigan

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.