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Computer Science bachelor's degree programs in Michigan

Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

11Programs reporting earnings

$89,216Median year-4 earnings

$27,500Median federal debt

9Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

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

1Kettering UniversityFlint · $27,500 federal debt$106,638 2Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton · $24,763 federal debt$105,428 3Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids · $19,000 federal debt$95,410 4University of Michigan-FlintFlint · $31,000 federal debt$95,183 5Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · $28,969 federal debt$90,876 6Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · $27,000 federal debt$89,216 7Lawrence Technological UniversitySouthfield · $27,000 federal debt$82,464 8Baker CollegeOwosso · $38,134 federal debt$80,179 9Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids · $32,500 federal debt$76,469 10Concordia University Ann ArborAnn Arbor · Debt not reported$75,487

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.

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

15-1252Software 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

15-1212Information Security Analysts

State median wage: $106,230
Middle 50% wage range: $82,480–$131,820
State employment: 3,280
Projected growth: +21.0%
Annual openings: 14,100

10th–90th percentile: $64,150–$165,730

15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other

State median wage: $105,680
Middle 50% wage range: $74,640–$133,250
State employment: 7,440
Projected growth: +5.1%
Annual openings: 27,000

10th–90th percentile: $51,440–$160,830

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $100,590
Middle 50% wage range: $77,410–$130,240
State employment: 7,360
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $60,830–$162,670

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

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	Kettering University	Flint	$106,638	$27,500
2	Michigan Technological University	Houghton	$105,428	$24,763
3	Calvin University	Grand Rapids	$95,410	$19,000
4	University of Michigan-Flint	Flint	$95,183	$31,000
5	Western Michigan University	Kalamazoo	$90,876	$28,969
6	Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant	$89,216	$27,000
7	Lawrence Technological University	Southfield	$82,464	$27,000
8	Baker College	Owosso	$80,179	$38,134
9	Davenport University	Grand Rapids	$76,469	$32,500
10	Concordia University Ann Arbor	Ann Arbor	$75,487	Not available
11	Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti	$74,818	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 Science in Michigan

What do Computer Science bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?

Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $89,216 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,500 among the 9 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. Kettering University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.