Computer Science Schools In Michigan
In Michigan, there are 23 accredited schools where computer science classes faculty can find employment. The trends in Michigan's computer science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in computer science includes computer science training at the following levels:
- Computer Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Computer Science
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science
- Masters degree in Computer Science
- PhD degree in Computer Science
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Michigan Vs. National Computer Science Employment
| Michigan | 38,940 |
| National | 1,479,220 |
Of all of the computer science professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Michigan.
Employment Growth for Computer science professionals In Michigan
| 43,010 | 41,370 | 41,740 | 38,350 | 9,580 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Computer Science is a shrinking field in Michigan. In Michigan, 33,430 less computer science professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of computer science has shrunk by 78% in Michigan. This decline is faster than the national trend for computer science professionals which shows a 71% decrease in the number of computer science professionals working around the nation.
Computer Science VS. All Professions salaries in Michigan
| $63,902 | $65,442 | $67,746 | $68,860 | $75,790 |
| $45,563 | $47,071 | $48,208 | $48,728 | $49,286 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Computer Science
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Michigan, as the number of computer science professionals is declining, the salaries earned by computer science professionals are increasing. Computer science professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $63,902 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $75,790 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Computer science professionals in Michigan
10th percentile |
$47,517 |
25th percentile |
$57,430 |
50th percentile |
$70,983 |
75th percentile |
$89,617 |
90th percentile |
$110,357 |
Thus, there was a 16% growth in computer science professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 132% pay differential between the highest paid computer science professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of computer science in Michigan.
Average Salaries for Computer science professionals and related professions in Michigan
Computer Engineering |
$54,507 |
Computer Forensics |
$65,895 |
Computer Programming |
$69,010 |
Computer Science |
$70,556 |
Information Systems |
$92,980 |
Information Technology |
$75,132 |
In Michigan, computer science professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Computer Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in Michigan
associate |
5 |
bachelor |
24 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 36 |
The number of students graduating from the 23 accredited computer science schools in Michigan is decreasing. In 2006 there were 349 computer science graduates from computer science courses in Michigan and in 2010 there were 259 graduates.
This represents a 26% decrease in the number of computer science degree or certificate school graduates in Michigan state. 67% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in computer science.