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

Livonia, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,448 to $11,921 per year for indexed programs. Livonia has a population of about 94,058. Median household income is $96,317 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.5% 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 Livonia

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Livonia. Distances are calculated from Livonia 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 Livonia. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 3.4 miles from Livonia BOC Score57.3
Published tuition$4,448 - $11,921
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#2

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 8.3 miles from Livonia BOC Score57.7
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#3

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 8.8 miles from Livonia BOC Score53.9
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#4

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 8.9 miles from Livonia BOC Score71.4
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#5

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 12.1 miles from Livonia BOC Score77.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Livonia

Livonia 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.

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


Livonia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population94,058Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$96,317Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.5%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 Wayne County6,228 workers, 462 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Livonia. The closest is Schoolcraft Community College District in Livonia, MI (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Detroit Mercy (12.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Livonia 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 Garden City instead of Livonia?

Garden City, MI is 5.3 miles from Livonia 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 Livonia an affordable place to study computer science?

Livonia’s median household income of $96,317 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Livonia 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.