Best Computer Science Schools Near Ferndale, MI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ferndale, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $53,350 to $66,014 per year for indexed programs. Ferndale has a population of about 19,156. Median household income is $91,732 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $170,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Ferndale

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

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

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#1

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 3.1 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,030
Avg net price $15,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 6.1 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,151
Avg net price $32,918/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI 7.6 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
34.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,860
Avg net price $34,617/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,350
Out‑of‑state$53,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 7.6 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 10.7 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,795
Avg net price $660/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 11.1 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Rochester University

Rochester Hills, MI 14.4 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,707
Avg net price $21,456/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 14.9 miles from Ferndale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Ferndale

Ferndale is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $130,760 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $130,369
Computer Systems Analyst $103,670 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $103,360
Computer Network Architect $128,830 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $128,445
Database Administrator $110,160 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $109,831
Database Architect $132,040 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $131,645
Information Security Analyst $108,990 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $108,664
Computer Network Support Specialist $72,600 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $72,383
Computer User Support Specialist $59,040 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $58,863
Web Developer $108,550 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $108,225
Web and Digital Interface Designer $99,450 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $99,153
Computer and Information Systems Manager $170,040 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $169,531

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.

Ferndale at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,156 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,732 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 56.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Oakland County 15,130 workers, 1,222 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Ferndale. The closest is University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Macomb Community College (8.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Ferndale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Ferndale are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($170,040), Database Architect ($132,040), Software Developer ($130,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Park instead of Ferndale?

Oak Park, MI is 2.6 miles from Ferndale 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 Ferndale an affordable place to study computer science?

Ferndale’s median household income of $91,732 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ferndale 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 Ferndale

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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