Best Online Computer Science Programs in Oak Park, MI (2026)

Oak Park, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Oak Park has a population of about 29,370. Median household income is $65,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.5% 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 Oak Park

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Oak Park

Oak Park 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.

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.

Oak Park at a Glance

Other Oak Park-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Ferndale, MI – 2.6 mi away (20,099 pop)
• Royal Oak, MI – 3.3 mi away (59,006 pop)
• Southfield, MI – 4.1 mi away (73,100 pop)
• Madison Heights, MI – 5.0 mi away (30,088 pop)
• Birmingham, MI – 5.8 mi away (21,007 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Oak Park, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Oak Park. The closest is Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henry Ford College (10.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Oak Park?

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

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

Oak Park’s median household income of $65,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oak Park 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.