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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan

17 Ranked Colleges
788 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master's in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 237,745 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, computer and information sciences is the 8th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across Michigan, there were 5,378 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,039 and $25,273 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 788 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,608 and $41,198 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer a degree in computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer and information sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for michigan master’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in Michigan

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 237 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, U-M has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Computer & Information Sciences Report

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Michigan State also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan State University are $37,056, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Michigan Technological University landed the #3 spot on the list. Michigan Technological University is a public institution located in Houghton, Michigan. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Michigan Tech also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Tech are $21,996, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Michigan Technological University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Dearborn is a medium-sized public school situated in Dearborn, Michigan. It awarded 75 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UM Dearborn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM Dearborn are $25,072, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ferris State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, this fairly large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Ferris also took the #11 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ferris State University are $7,908, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan
#10 in overall quality

Oakland University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Oakland University is a public institution located in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 63 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Oakland also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oakland are $24,648.

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#7

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Grand Valley State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. GVSU is a public institution located in Allendale, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 29 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

GVSU also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GVSU are $17,448, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Grand Valley State University Computer & Information Sciences Report

#16 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Flint ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. UM Flint is a medium-sized school located in Flint, Michigan that handed out 37 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, UM Flint has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Flint are $18,202.

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#9

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
#6 in overall quality

Wayne State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Wayne State University is a large public school situated in Detroit, Michigan. It awarded 46 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our michigan master’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Wayne State has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are $37,215, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, Michigan

Saginaw Valley State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Saginaw Valley State University is a medium-sized school located in University Center, Michigan that handed out 4 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Saginaw Valley State University also took the #0 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saginaw Valley State University are $28,780.

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#11

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan
#8 in overall quality

Central Michigan University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Central Michigan is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 87 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Central Michigan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan
#7 in overall quality

Western Michigan University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Western Michigan University is a public institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at WMU are $31,355.

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#13

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
#12 in overall quality

Eastern Michigan University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Ypsilanti, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

Eastern Michigan not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan University are $26,552, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

University of Detroit Mercy did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Detroit Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 34 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Detroit Mercy did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Detroit Mercy are $20,047, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan

Baker College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Baker College is a medium-sized school located in Owosso, Michigan that handed out 3 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Baker College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baker College are $12,710.

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#16

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, Michigan
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Davenport University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k list. Davenport University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It awarded 33 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Davenport University also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Davenport University are $16,636.

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#17

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan
#9 in overall quality

Lawrence Technological University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Michigan For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Lawrence Tech is a private not-for-profit institution located in Southfield, Michigan. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Lawrence Tech also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lawrence Tech are $17,918.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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