Best Computer Engineering Schools Near Marquette, MI (2026)

Marquette, Michigan has 1 accredited school offering computer engineering programs. Marquette has a population of about 20,691. Median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% 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 Marquette

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer engineering programs near Marquette, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marquette 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 Marquette. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score β€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI 66.9 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,198
Avg net price $14,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, MI 144.7 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,045
Avg net price $12,822/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 241.1 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 258.4 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 300.2 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kettering University

Flint, MI 303.9 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,823
Avg net price $34,660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 307.5 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 337.5 miles from Marquette
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Engineering Wages Near Marquette

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.


Marquette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,691Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering computer engineering programs near Marquette. The closest is Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI (66.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan Technological University (66.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is 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 Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?

Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette 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 Marquette an affordable place to study computer engineering?

Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette 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 Marquette

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Marquette:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.