Best Web Design Schools Near Bay City, MI (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bay City, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs, with tuition ranging from $6,845 to $15,460 per year for indexed programs. Bay City has a population of about 32,445. Median household income is $47,904 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bay City, MI metro area, the top-earning web design-related role is Software Developers at a median $124,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Web Design Schools to Bay City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer web design programs near Bay City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bay City 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 Bay City. 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

Mott Community College

Flint, MI 40.9 miles from Bay City
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,538
Avg net price $5,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,845
Out‑of‑state$11,460
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mid Michigan College

Harrison, MI 50.9 miles from Bay City
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,319
Avg net price $8,370/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI 73.3 miles from Bay City
  • 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

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 84.1 miles from Bay City
  • 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

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#5

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI 92.4 miles from Bay City
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,449
Avg net price $3,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 93.5 miles from Bay City
  • 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

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#7

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI 94.6 miles from Bay City
  • 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

#8

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI 99.2 miles from Bay City
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,377
Avg net price $8,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Web Design Wages Near Bay City

Bay City is part of the Bay City, MI metro area (BLS area code 13020). 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)
Web and Digital Interface Designers $81,010 MI statewide $88,150
Web Developers $98,470 MI statewide $107,149
Graphic Designers $57,350 MI statewide $62,405
Special Effects Artists and Animators $86,630 MI statewide $94,266
Art Directors $86,660 MI statewide $94,298
Software Developers $124,420 Bay City, MI $135,386
Commercial and Industrial Designers $102,160 MI statewide $111,164
Desktop Publishers $45,300 MI statewide $49,293

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.

Bay City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,445 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,904 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited web design schools are near Bay City, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs near Bay City. The closest is Mott Community College in Flint, MI (40.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washtenaw Community College (92.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web design roles near Bay City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying web design-related roles near Bay City are: Software Developers ($124,420), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($102,160), Web Developers ($98,470). 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 Saginaw instead of Bay City?

Saginaw, MI is 12.2 miles from Bay City and has its own set of local web design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bay City an affordable place to study web design?

Bay City’s median household income of $47,904 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bay City 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 Bay City

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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