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Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree programs in Michigan

Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

16Programs reporting earnings

$90,681Median year-4 earnings

$25,000Median federal debt

12Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $20,000 federal debt$172,904 2Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo · Debt not reported$117,826 3Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $24,022 federal debt$116,905 4Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $20,672 federal debt$104,630 5Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · $27,000 federal debt$94,330 6Hope CollegeHolland · Debt not reported$92,116 7Walsh CollegeTroy · $14,889 federal debt$91,273 8Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · $26,500 federal debt$90,737 9Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center · $26,250 federal debt$90,681 10Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · $24,411 federal debt$90,620

CAREER CONTEXT IN MI

What related occupations pay in Michigan

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

15-1221Computer and Information Research Scientists

State median wage: $82,590
Middle 50% wage range: $82,590–$133,350
State employment: 530
Projected growth: +21.8%
Annual openings: 2,900

10th–90th percentile: $66,700–$159,500

15-1252Software Developers

State median wage: $125,570
Middle 50% wage range: $97,300–$140,100
State employment: 43,460
Projected growth: +10.2%
Annual openings: 95,300

10th–90th percentile: $78,930–$166,510

25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $107,690
Middle 50% wage range: $81,900–$138,300
State employment: 810
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 3,200

10th–90th percentile: $60,920–$176,080

15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

State median wage: $98,720
Middle 50% wage range: $74,640–$115,500
State employment: 3,480
Projected growth: +5.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $52,460–$135,830

15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers

State median wage: $81,010
Middle 50% wage range: $58,000–$113,120
State employment: 1,750
Projected growth: +6.0%
Annual openings: 8,300

10th–90th percentile: $42,660–$140,830

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $163,760
Middle 50% wage range: $128,050–$196,800
State employment: 16,010
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $99,270–$232,870

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $131,000
Middle 50% wage range: $102,270–$154,270
State employment: 1,390
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $79,810–$174,060

15-1241Computer Network Architects

State median wage: $112,040
Middle 50% wage range: $87,100–$145,040
State employment: 3,210
Projected growth: +7.7%
Annual openings: 9,600

10th–90th percentile: $71,400–$167,960

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor	$172,904	$20,000
2	Kalamazoo College	Kalamazoo	$117,826	Not available
3	Michigan State University	East Lansing	$116,905	$24,022
4	Wayne State University	Detroit	$104,630	$20,672
5	Grand Valley State University	Allendale	$94,330	$27,000
6	Hope College	Holland	$92,116	Not available
7	Walsh College	Troy	$91,273	$14,889
8	Oakland University	Rochester Hills	$90,737	$26,500
9	Saginaw Valley State University	University Center	$90,681	$26,250
10	Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti	$90,620	$24,411
11	University of Michigan-Dearborn	Dearborn	$90,430	$25,000
12	Northern Michigan University	Marquette	$90,337	Not available
13	Ferris State University	Big Rapids	$85,131	$27,813
14	Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo	$74,566	$31,000
15	Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant	$73,112	$27,000
16	Northwood University	Midland	$63,804	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer and Information Sciences, General in Michigan

What do Computer and Information Sciences, General bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?

Across 16 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $90,681 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,000 among the 12 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.