Ypsilanti, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $35,410 to $51,853 per year for indexed programs. Ypsilanti has a population of about 19,937. Median household income is $44,141 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $126,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Software Development Schools to Ypsilanti
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Ypsilanti, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ypsilanti 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Ypsilanti.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,075
Avg net price
$32,811/yr
TuitionIn‑state$35,410
Out‑of‑state$35,410
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$83,648
Avg net price
$13,138/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 206
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,722
Avg net price
$2,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,795
Avg net price
$660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,649
Avg net price
$9,492/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 93
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,030
Avg net price
$15,232/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 65
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,493
Avg net price
$12,766/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 160
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,529
Avg net price
$17,124/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 73
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan software development page.
Software Development Wages Near Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (BLS area code 11460). 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 | $126,830 | Ann Arbor, MI | $125,699 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $97,250 | Ann Arbor, MI | $96,383 |
| Computer Programmer | $85,580 | Ann Arbor, MI | $84,817 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,550 | Ann Arbor, MI | $103,617 |
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.
Ypsilanti at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 19,937 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $44,141 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 45.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Ypsilanti-Area Cities With Software Development Programs
- Ann Arbor, MI – 6.1 mi away (324,421 pop)
- Romulus, MI – 13.1 mi away (23,281 pop)
- Westland, MI – 13.3 mi away (81,545 pop)
- South Lyon, MI – 15.1 mi away (123,555 pop)
- Garden City, MI – 15.3 mi away (26,719 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited software development schools are near Ypsilanti, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Ypsilanti. The closest is Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Henry Ford College (20.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying software development roles near Ypsilanti?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Ypsilanti are: Software Developer ($126,830), Computer Systems Analyst ($104,550), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($97,250). 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 Ann Arbor instead of Ypsilanti?
Ann Arbor, MI is 6.1 miles from Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti an affordable place to study software development?
Ypsilanti’s median household income of $44,141 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ypsilanti 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: August 31, 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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