Cheapest Computer Engineering Colleges in Michigan

Michigan's automotive giants like Ford and GM continue driving demand for computer engineers, making the state's program costs particularly noteworthy. University of Michigan-Dearborn delivers strong value at just $10,904 net price while graduates earn $73,949 annually. The state's 12 computer engineering programs span from $10,904 to $33,995, with Michigan State University graduates commanding the highest salaries at $80,133. Public universities dominate the affordable end, with seven programs under $19,000, while private institutions like Kettering University reach $33,092. Michigan's automotive industry transformation toward electric and autonomous vehicles creates steady opportunities for computer engineering graduates across the state.

Programs

$10,904 – $33,995

Net Price Range

$77,621

Avg. Program Earnings

67.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Computer Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan	$10,904	$14,944	56.6%	54.1%
2	Oakland University Rochester Hills, Michigan	$13,584	$14,694	56.9%	90.1%
3	Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, Michigan	$14,368	$14,266	56.9%	76.9%
4	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, Michigan	$14,832	$17,228	93.2%	17.7%
5	Michigan Technological University Houghton, Michigan	$15,729	$18,392	68.7%	93.7%
6	Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan	$16,041	$14,190	61.8%	79.0%
7	University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan	$16,179	$32,300	68.1%	90.5%
8	Grand Valley State University Allendale, Michigan	$17,096	$14,628	68.6%	90.4%
9	Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan	$18,701	$15,298	57.8%	84.6%
10	Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan	$20,751	$15,988	82.2%	88.0%
11	Kettering University Flint, Michigan	$33,092	$46,380	70.5%	80.8%
12	Lawrence Technological University Southfield, Michigan	$33,995	$41,872	62.6%	81.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Michigan-Dearborn the most affordable option?

At $10,904 net price, UM-Dearborn costs nearly $3,000 less than the next cheapest program. Despite the low cost, graduates earn $73,949 annually with manageable debt of $21,064.

How much do private computer engineering programs cost compared to public ones?

Private programs average over $30,000 with Kettering University at $33,092 and Lawrence Tech at $33,995. Public programs range from $10,904 to $20,751, creating savings of $12,000 to $23,000 annually.

Which Michigan computer engineering program offers the highest graduate earnings?

Michigan State University graduates earn $80,133 annually, the highest among programs with available data. This comes at a net price of $20,751 with typical debt of $23,000.

Does Michigan offer financial aid specifically for computer engineering students?

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship provides up to $5,500 for in-state students at participating colleges. This state aid can significantly reduce costs at public universities that already offer lower tuition rates.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.