Best Online Technology Programs in Allen Park, MI (2026)

Allen Park, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $3,112 to $12,642 per year for indexed programs. Allen Park has a population of about 28,128. Median household income is $80,045 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $170,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Technology Schools to Allen Park

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Allen Park. Distances are calculated from Allen Park city center.

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 Allen Park. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 4.5 miles from Allen Park BOC Score71.4
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#2

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 4.6 miles from Allen Park BOC Score53.9
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#3

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI 8.0 miles from Allen Park BOC Score34.0
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#4

Wayne County Community College District

Detroit, MI 9.3 miles from Allen Park BOC Score21.4
Published tuition$3,112 - $12,642
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#5

DSDT

Detroit, MI 9.7 miles from Allen Park
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan technology page.


Technology Wages Near Allen Park

Allen Park 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
Information Security Analyst$108,990Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$108,664
Computer Network Architect$128,830Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$128,445
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$96,400Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$96,112
Computer Network Support Specialist$72,600Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$72,383
Computer User Support Specialist$59,040Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$58,863
Web Developer$108,550Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$108,225
Computer and Information Systems Manager$170,040Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$169,531

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.


Allen Park at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,128Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$80,045Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Wayne County12,064 workers, 1,031 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Allen Park, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Allen Park. The closest is University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, MI (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DSDT (9.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Allen Park?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Allen Park are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($170,040), Software Developer ($130,760), Computer Network Architect ($128,830). 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 Lincoln Park instead of Allen Park?

Lincoln Park, MI is 1.9 miles from Allen Park and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Allen Park an affordable place to study technology?

Allen Park’s median household income of $80,045 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Allen Park 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: June 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.