Best Online Computer Science Programs in Madison Heights, MI (2026)

Madison Heights, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Madison Heights has a population of about 28,411. Median household income is $66,726 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.1% 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 Madison Heights

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

#1

Walsh College

Troy, MI 5.1 miles from Madison Heights BOC Score80.8
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#2

Macomb Community College

Warren, MI 6.6 miles from Madison Heights BOC Score51.8
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#3

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 6.7 miles from Madison Heights BOC Score77.6
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#4

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 7.8 miles from Madison Heights BOC Score57.7
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#5

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI 11.1 miles from Madison Heights BOC Score34.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Madison Heights

Madison Heights 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.


Madison Heights at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,411Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,726Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.1%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 County15,130 workers, 1,222 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Madison Heights, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Madison Heights. The closest is Walsh College in Troy, MI (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College for Creative Studies (11.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Madison Heights?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Madison Heights 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 Royal Oak instead of Madison Heights?

Royal Oak, MI is 2.6 miles from Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights an affordable place to study computer science?

Madison Heights’s median household income of $66,726 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights

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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.