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2024 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region

125 Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
33,795 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$52,314 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in computer & information sciences, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #6 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 125 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 33,795 degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Computer & Information Sciences School

Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region The computer & information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer & Information Sciences rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for computer & information sciences schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences
Master's Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences

The computer & information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Computer & Information Sciences in the Great Lakes Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the computer & information sciences degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

18 Top Great Lakes Region Schools in Computer & Information Sciences

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,592 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
4.4% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in computer & information sciences has to check out University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were approximately 1592 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the computer & information sciences program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor earn $26,314 more than the average college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
352 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
6.3% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat Northwestern University if you wish to pursue a degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were about 352 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from Northwestern University make $42,948 more than the typical computer & information sciences student.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
556 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
34.7% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Chicago if you wish to pursue a degree in computer & information sciences. UChicago is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.

There were approximately 556 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent data year. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from University of Chicago receive $48,692 more than the standard computer & information sciences graduate.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,359 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
14.9% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign if you want to pursue a degree in computer & information sciences. UIUC is a very large public university located in the small city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were about 1359 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make $55,731 more than the typical computer & information sciences graduate.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,027 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
10.1% Growth in Graduates

UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1027 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison receive $20,564 more than the standard computer & information sciences grad.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,100 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
7.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were about 1100 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from Purdue University - Main Campus make $17,356 more than the typical computer & information sciences student.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
244 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$49,867 Median Starting Salary

Madison College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Madison. This college ranks 8th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 244 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients usually make around $49,867 in the first five years of their career.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
121 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$80,593 Median Starting Salary

Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were roughly 121 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent year we have data available. Computer & Information Sciences degree recipients from University of Notre Dame receive an earnings boost of around $28,279 over the typical income of computer & information sciences graduates.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
780 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
1.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #55 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means IU Bloomington is a great university overall.

There were roughly 780 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from Indiana University - Bloomington receive $13,318 more than the standard computer & information sciences graduate.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
201 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
13.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #63 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were approximately 201 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent data year. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from Case Western Reserve University make $21,692 more than the average computer & information sciences student.

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
745 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
11.3% Growth in Graduates

DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. This university ranks 7th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were roughly 745 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from DePaul University receive $11,906 more than the average computer & information sciences graduate.

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12
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
81 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$77,382 Median Starting Salary

Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Terre Haute.

There were about 81 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the computer & information sciences program at Rose - Hulman Institute of Technology get $25,068 more than the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
375 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
7.2% Growth in Graduates

Michigan State is a very large public university located in the city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #74 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 375 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent year we have data available. Those computer & information sciences students who get their degree from Michigan State University receive $8,328 more than the typical computer & information sciences grad.

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14
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
708 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
12.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 708 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the computer & information sciences degree program at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus earn $23,130 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
128 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$60,720 Median Starting Salary

Marquette is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Milwaukee. This university ranks 2nd out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 128 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the computer & information sciences major at Marquette University get $8,406 above the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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16
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
739 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
24.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Chicago, UIC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were approximately 739 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent year we have data available. Computer & Information Sciences degree recipients from University of Illinois at Chicago get an earnings boost of about $15,648 over the typical earnings of computer & information sciences majors.

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17
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
141 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
32.6% Growth in Graduates

CVTC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Eau Claire. This college ranks 7th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 141 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at CVTC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the computer & information sciences program report average early career earnings of $44,387.

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18
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
$43,600 Median Starting Salary

Cincinnati State is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Cincinnati. This college ranks 17th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 48.99999999999999 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cincinnati State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the computer & information sciences program report average early career income of $43,600.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.

Rank College Location
19 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
20 Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI
21 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
22 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
23 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
24 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
25 Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL

Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State

Explore the best computer & information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Indiana 38 4,650
Michigan 38 4,967
Ohio 38 4,178
Illinois 38 8,113
Wisconsin 37 3,030

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Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 9,823
Computer Science 7,044
Information Technology 4,676
Computer Systems Networking 4,479
Information Science 2,411
Computer Programming 2,052
Computer Software & Applications 1,952
Computer Systems Analysis 663
Other Computer & Information Sciences 562
Data Entry 102

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