Best Online Computer Science Programs in Escanaba, MI (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Escanaba, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $11,982 to $24,230 per year for indexed programs. Escanaba has a population of about 12,374. Median household income is $40,169 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Escanaba

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Escanaba. Distances are calculated from Escanaba city center.

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 Escanaba. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bay de Noc Community College

Escanaba, MI 1.7 miles from Escanaba BOC Score42.3
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#2

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI 93.2 miles from Escanaba BOC Score55.3
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#3

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin

Green Bay, WI 97.2 miles from Escanaba BOC Score72.6
Published tuition$11,982 - $24,230
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#4

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, WI 97.9 miles from Escanaba BOC Score62.6
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#5

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI 99.8 miles from Escanaba BOC Score59.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Escanaba

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Software Developer$125,570
Computer Systems Analyst$103,410
Computer Network Architect$112,040
Database Administrator$99,830
Database Architect$131,000
Information Security Analyst$106,230
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,900
Computer User Support Specialist$56,240
Web Developer$98,470
Web and Digital Interface Designer$81,010
Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,760

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.

Escanaba at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,374Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,169Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Delta County8 workers, 5 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Escanaba, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Escanaba. The closest is Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, MI (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwestern Michigan College (99.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Michigan are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,760), Database Architect ($131,000), Software Developer ($125,570). Wages for Escanaba workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Marquette instead of Escanaba?

Marquette, MI is 57.1 miles from Escanaba and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Escanaba an affordable place to study computer science?

Escanaba’s median household income of $40,169 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Escanaba 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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Data verified: June 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 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.

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