Best Online Machine Learning Programs in Burton, MI (2026)

Burton, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering machine learning programs, with tuition ranging from $6,845 to $24,526 per year for indexed programs. Burton has a population of about 29,529. Median household income is $57,767 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning machine learning-related role is Statistician at a median $102,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Machine Learning Schools to Burton

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

#1

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 4.0 miles from Burton BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Baker College

Owosso, MI 28.1 miles from Burton BOC Score 34.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,833
Avg net price $13,157/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 30.2 miles from Burton BOC Score 69.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rochester University

Rochester Hills, MI 33.1 miles from Burton BOC Score 41.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,707
Avg net price $21,456/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Walsh College

Troy, MI 37.8 miles from Burton BOC Score 80.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,081
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI 40.6 miles from Burton BOC Score 57.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,151
Avg net price $32,918/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 40.9 miles from Burton BOC Score 57.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,722
Avg net price $2,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 47.0 miles from Burton BOC Score 80.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Machine Learning Wages Near Burton

Burton is part of the Flint, MI metro area (BLS area code 22420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Computer and Information Research Scientist$82,590MI statewide$88,806
Data Scientist$79,610Flint, MI$85,602
Software Developer$101,750Flint, MI$109,409
Statistician$102,710MI statewide$110,441

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.


Burton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,529Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,767Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited machine learning schools are near Burton, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering machine learning programs near Burton. The closest is Mott Community College in Flint, MI (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland Community College (31.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying machine learning roles near Burton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying machine learning-related roles near Burton are: Statistician ($102,710), Software Developer ($101,750), Computer and Information Research Scientist ($82,590). 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 Flint instead of Burton?

Flint, MI is 4.2 miles from Burton and has its own set of local machine learning programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Burton an affordable place to study machine learning?

Burton’s median household income of $57,767 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burton 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 Burton

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

Data verified: August 10, 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.