Best UX Design Schools Near Ypsilanti, MI (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ypsilanti, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering user experience 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 user experience-related role is Computer Systems Analyst at a median $104,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest User Experience Schools to Ypsilanti

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer user experience 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:

  • 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 14.7 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 15.5 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.3 BOC Score
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: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 20.4 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,795
Avg net price $660/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Bloomfield Hills, MI 29.3 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI 29.7 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
34.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,860
Avg net price $34,617/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,350
Out‑of‑state$53,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI 31.0 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.0 BOC Score
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: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Adrian College

Adrian, MI 32.9 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,504
Avg net price $25,368/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 36.2 miles from Ypsilanti
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

User Experience 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Web and Digital Interface Designer$56,920Ann Arbor, MI$56,412
Graphic Designer$55,020Ann Arbor, MI$54,529
Web Developer$89,000Ann Arbor, MI$88,206
Computer Systems Analyst$104,550Ann 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

MetricValueSource
Population19,937Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,141Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited user experience schools are near Ypsilanti, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering user experience programs near Ypsilanti. The closest is Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Monroe County Community College (23.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying user experience roles near Ypsilanti?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying user experience-related roles near Ypsilanti are: Computer Systems Analyst ($104,550), Web Developer ($89,000), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($56,920). 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 user experience 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 user experience?

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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Other Programs Available in Ypsilanti

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

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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