Computer Science Schools
In Detroit, Michigan
The city of Detroit has only one school where computer science faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in computer science in the city of Detroit, which encompasses computer science training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Detroit Vs. Michigan Computer Science Employment
| Detroit | 1,940 |
| Michigan | 38,940 |
Of the 9,580 computer science professionals employed in Michigan, 1,940 work in Detroit. Between 2006 and 2010, in Detroit, there has been a 64% decline in the number of computer science professionals. As the employment for computer science professionals in Detroit has decreased, overall employment in Detroit has increased.
Detroit Vs. Michigan Computer Science employment growth
| 43,010 | 41,370 | 41,740 | 38,350 | 9,580 |
| 5,350 | 11,590 | 9,880 | 8,010 | 1,940 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Michigan
- Dark Yellow: Detroit
Computer Science VS. All professions salaries in Detroit
| $67,030 | $69,418 | $71,706 | $71,374 | $77,330 |
| $46,670 | $47,590 | $46,920 | $46,900 | $47,530 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science in Detroit
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Detroit
As the number of computer science professionals in Detroit has shrunk, salaries for computer science professionals have increased. In 2010 computer science professionals in Detroit reportedly earned an average salary of $77,330 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, computer science professionals in Detroit made an average salary of $67,030 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Detroit.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Detroit
10th percentile |
$50,713 |
25th percentile |
$60,093 |
50th percentile |
$74,190 |
75th percentile |
$91,113 |
90th percentile |
$109,097 |
Computer science professionals in Detroit make a median yearly salary of $74,190. The 10% of computer science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $50,713 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $109,097 per year.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Detroit
Computer Programming |
$71,740 |
Computer Science |
$77,330 |
Information Technology |
$103,475 |
Computer Engineering |
$105,065 |
Information Systems |
$117,310 |
Computer science professional salaries in Detroit are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Computer Science schools in Detroit
Many of Detroit's computer science professionals are graduates of the only accredited computer science school in the city.
Computer Science Programs Offered In Detroit
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in computer science offered by Detroit's computer science schools.
Student Completed Computer Science Degrees In Detroit
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
Approximately 5 students graduated from computer science courses in 2010.