Best Software Engineering Schools Near Jackson, MI (2026)

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

Jackson, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering software engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $35,410 to $51,853 per year for indexed programs. Jackson has a population of about 31,206. Median household income is $42,848 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MI metro area, the top-earning software engineering-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $170,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Software Engineering Schools to Jackson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software engineering programs near Jackson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jackson 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 Jackson. 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 36.9 miles from Jackson
  • 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 65.7 miles from Jackson
  • 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 66.3 miles from Jackson
  • 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 393.5 miles from Jackson
  • 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
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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 Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, MI metro area (BLS area code 27100). 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 Developers $130,220 Jackson, MI $141,852
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $98,720 MI statewide $107,538
Computer Programmers $65,860 MI statewide $71,743
Web Developers $98,470 MI statewide $107,266
Computer and Information Systems Managers $170,400 Jackson, MI $185,621
Computer Occupations, All Other $128,570 Jackson, MI $140,054
Computer Network Architects $112,040 MI statewide $122,048
Computer Systems Analysts $100,100 Jackson, MI $109,041

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.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,206 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,848 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software engineering programs near Jackson. The closest is Concordia University Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, MI (36.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus (71.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software engineering roles near Jackson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software engineering-related roles near Jackson are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($170,400), Software Developers ($130,220), Computer Occupations, All Other ($128,570). 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 Adrian instead of Jackson?

Adrian, MI is 30.0 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study software engineering?

Jackson’s median household income of $42,848 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson 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 Jackson

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

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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