Best Software Development Schools Near Taylor, MI (2026)

Taylor, Michigan has 43 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $2,736 to $44,760 per year for indexed programs. Taylor has a population of about 62,405. Median household income is $59,537 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $130,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Software Development Schools to Taylor

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

#1

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 6.9 miles from Taylor BOC Score 71.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 7.0 miles from Taylor BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,795
Avg net price $660/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 14.6 miles from Taylor BOC Score 77.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,030
Avg net price $15,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 15.9 miles from Taylor 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
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Rochester University

Rochester Hills, MI 31.2 miles from Taylor 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI 44.3 miles from Taylor BOC Score 66.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,529
Avg net price $17,124/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 58.2 miles from Taylor BOC Score 52.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,898
Avg net price $7,761/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Baker College

Owosso, MI 69.7 miles from Taylor 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

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


Software Development Wages Near Taylor

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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$130,760Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$130,369
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$102,390Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$102,084
Computer Programmer$87,860Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$87,597
Computer Systems Analyst$103,670Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$103,360

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.


Taylor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population62,405Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,537Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Taylor, MI?

Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering software development programs near Taylor. The closest is University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, MI (6.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washtenaw Community College (20.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles near Taylor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Taylor are: Software Developer ($130,760), Computer Systems Analyst ($103,670), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($102,390). 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 Southgate instead of Taylor?

Southgate, MI is 3.5 miles from Taylor and has its own set of local software development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Taylor an affordable place to study software development?

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.

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 Taylor

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

Data verified: August 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.