Best Software Engineering Schools Near Adrian, MI (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Adrian, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering software engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $35,410 to $51,853 per year for indexed programs. Adrian has a population of about 20,493. Median household income is $42,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning software engineering-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $163,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Software Engineering Schools to Adrian

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software engineering programs near Adrian, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Adrian 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 Adrian. 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

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 31.8 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $32,811/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,410
Out‑of‑state$35,410
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Detroit Mercy

Detroit, MI 58.5 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
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: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 66.5 miles from Adrian
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,395
Avg net price $5,777/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI 423.3 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,198
Avg net price $14,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Software Engineering Wages Near Adrian

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Software Developers $125,570
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $98,720
Computer Programmers $65,860
Web Developers $98,470
Computer and Information Systems Managers $163,760
Computer Occupations, All Other $105,680
Computer Network Architects $112,040
Computer Systems Analysts $103,410

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.

Adrian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,493 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,851 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software engineering schools are near Adrian, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software engineering programs near Adrian. The closest is Concordia University Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, MI (31.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland Community College (66.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software engineering roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software engineering-related roles in Michigan are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($163,760), Software Developers ($125,570), Computer Network Architects ($112,040). Wages for Adrian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Adrian?

Toledo, OH is 28.9 miles from Adrian and has its own set of local software engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Adrian an affordable place to study software engineering?

Adrian’s median household income of $42,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Adrian 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 Adrian

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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