Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Bay City, MI (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bay City, Michigan has 4 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs, with tuition ranging from $4,820 to $37,319 per year for indexed programs. Bay City has a population of about 32,445. Median household income is $47,904 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $106,230 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Bay City

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Delta College

University Center, MI 5.3 miles from Bay City
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,781
Avg net price $4,547/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,820
Out‑of‑state$7,880
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 66.3 miles from Bay City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, MI 96.9 miles from Bay City
  • 2 year
21.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,079
Avg net price $7,656/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI 97.3 miles from Bay City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,099
Avg net price $17,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,466
Out‑of‑state$24,466
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Forensics Wages Near Bay City

Bay City is part of the Bay City, MI metro area (BLS area code 13020). 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)
Information Security Analysts $106,230 MI statewide $115,593
Computer Occupations, All Other $105,680 MI statewide $114,995
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,650 MI statewide $98,640
Forensic Science Technicians N/A MI statewide –
Computer Systems Analysts $94,820 Bay City, MI $103,177
Computer Network Support Specialists $65,900 MI statewide $71,708
Private Detectives and Investigators $48,650 MI statewide $52,938
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,020 Bay City, MI $84,897

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.

Bay City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,445 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,904 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near Bay City, MI?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Bay City. The closest is Delta College in University Center, MI (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Davenport University (97.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles near Bay City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near Bay City are: Information Security Analysts ($106,230), Computer Occupations, All Other ($105,680), Computer Systems Analysts ($94,820). 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 Saginaw instead of Bay City?

Saginaw, MI is 12.2 miles from Bay City and has its own set of local digital forensics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bay City an affordable place to study digital forensics?

Bay City’s median household income of $47,904 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bay City 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 Bay City

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bay City:

Data verified: September 7, 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.

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