Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Adrian, MI (2026)

Adrian, Michigan has 22 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $3,568 to $60,946 per year for indexed programs. Adrian has a population of about 20,493. Median household income is $42,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning computer engineering-related role is Electronics Engineer at a median $127,200 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Engineering Schools to Adrian

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Adrian, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Adrian city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Adrian. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 32.4 miles from Adrian BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kellogg Community College

Battle Creek, MI 65.5 miles from Adrian BOC Score 44.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,329
Avg net price $4,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI 362.3 miles from Adrian BOC Score 54.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,107
Avg net price $14,085/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan computer engineering page.


Computer Engineering Wages Near Adrian

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Computer Hardware Engineer$119,670
Electronics Engineer$127,200
Software Developer$125,570
Computer Network Architect$112,040

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Adrian at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,493Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,851Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer engineering schools are near Adrian, MI?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Adrian. The closest is University of Toledo in Toledo, OH (27.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Trine University (53.0 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer engineering roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer engineering-related roles in Michigan are: Electronics Engineer ($127,200), Software Developer ($125,570), Computer Hardware Engineer ($119,670). Wages for Adrian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Adrian?

Toledo, OH is 28.9 miles from Adrian and has its own set of local computer engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Adrian an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Adrian’s median household income of $42,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Adrian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Adrian

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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.