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

Midland, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Midland has a population of about 42,461. Median household income is $74,906 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% 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 Midland

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

#1

Northwood University

Midland, MI 2.3 miles from Midland BOC Score 62.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,075
Avg net price $27,232/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Midland

Midland is part of the Midland, MI metro area (BLS area code 33220). 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$83,730Midland, MI$91,110
Computer Systems Analyst$102,840Midland, MI$111,904
Computer Network Architect$112,040MI statewide$121,915
Database Administrator$99,830MI statewide$108,629
Database Architect$131,000MI statewide$142,546
Information Security Analyst$105,830Midland, MI$115,158
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,900MI statewide$71,708
Computer User Support Specialist$62,460Midland, MI$67,965
Web Developer$98,470MI statewide$107,149
Web and Digital Interface Designer$81,010MI statewide$88,150
Computer and Information Systems Manager$163,760MI statewide$178,194

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.


Midland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population42,461Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$74,906Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Midland County42 workers, 17 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Midland are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Midland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,760), Database Architect ($131,000), Computer Network Architect ($112,040). 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 Bay City instead of Midland?

Bay City, MI is 17.3 miles from Midland 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 Midland an affordable place to study computer science?

Midland’s median household income of $74,906 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Midland 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 Midland

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.