Taylor, Michigan has a population of about 62,405. The city’s median household income is $59,537 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 55 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Taylor, with tuition ranging from $3,112 to $30,419 per year for indexed programs. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $166,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 55 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Taylor. Distances are calculated from Taylor city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | Dearborn, MI | 6.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI | 7.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| DSDT | Detroit, MI | 11.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Madonna University | Livonia, MI | 13.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | 13.0 mi | $3,112 - $12,642 | – |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | 13.7 mi | $14,297 - $30,419 | – |
| College for Creative Studies | Detroit, MI | 14.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | 14.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia, MI | 15.7 mi | $4,448 - $11,921 | – |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | 17.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan computer science page.
Taylor 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 | $124,780 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $124,407 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,360 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $104,048 |
| Computer Network Architect | $128,450 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $128,066 |
| Database Administrator | $107,370 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $107,049 |
| Database Architect | $129,940 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $129,551 |
| Information Security Analyst | $105,260 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $104,945 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $66,030 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $65,833 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $59,520 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,342 |
| Web Developer | $104,000 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $103,689 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $88,140 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $87,876 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $166,010 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $165,513 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,405 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,537 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.8% | 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 County | 6,228 workers, 462 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 55 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Taylor. The closest is University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, MI (6.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lawrence Technological University (17.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Taylor are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($166,010), Database Architect ($129,940), Computer Network Architect ($128,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Southgate, MI is 3.5 miles from Taylor 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.
Taylor’s median household income of $59,537 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Taylor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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