The Place to Be for IT
In Detroit, manufacturing has gone high-tech. The Detroit Region is an IT hotbed, where the convergence of automotive manufacturing and software development is creating an environment where the IT sector thrives. The region’s highly recruited, educated, and skilled workforce helps businesses succeed. Each year, a few thousand computer science professionals graduate with certificates and degree from the many institutions throughout the region. These emerging professionals, employees, and businesses in the Detroit Region have access to the region’s unique local resources and support.
Top 5 Fastest Growing Occupations, 2015-2020
| Occupation | 2015 Jobs | 2020 Jobs | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 4,587 | 7,311 | 2,724 | 59% |
| Information Security Analysts | 944 | 1,166 | 222 | 24% |
| Software Developers, Applications | 18,387 | 22,697 | 4,310 | 23% |
| Graphic Designers | 2,828 | 3,148 | 320 | 11% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 10,897 | 11,335 | 438 | 4% |
Top 10 Largest IT Companies in the Detroit Region, 2019
| Company | Location | Revenue ($000,000) 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Syntel Inc. | Troy | $923.8 |
| Logicalis Inc. | Bloomfield Hills | $586.5 |
| MSX International Inc. | Detroit | 526.0 |
| Tata Technologies Ltd. | Novi | 417.7 |
| Acro Service Corp. | Livonia | 354.1 |
| Strategic Staffing Solutions Inc. | Detroit | 340.0 |
| Altair Engineering Inc. | Troy | 333.3 |
| HTC Global Services Inc. | Troy | 320.0 |
| Compuware Corp | Detroit | 250.0 |
| Stefanini Inc. | Southfield | 227.0 |
The Detroit Region is home to an educated and skilled workforce.
More than 60 institutions in Michigan offer computer and information sciences and support services certificates and degrees, graduating more than 4,000 candidates each year. The 10 leading institutions account for more than half of the certificates and degrees earned in the Detroit Region.
10 Leading Computer and Information Technology Institutions in the Detroit Region by Certificates and Degrees Conferred, 2018
| Institution | Degrees Conferred | Certificates Conferred | Total Conferred |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan - Ann Arbor/Dearborn/Flint Campuses | 1,283 | 54 | 1,337 |
| Baker College – All Campuses | 231 | 1 | 232 |
| Washtenaw Community College | 80 | 111 | 191 |
| Oakland University | 188 | 0 | 188 |
| Wayne State University | 128 | 12 | 140 |
| Henry Ford Community College | 58 | 48 | 106 |
| Eastern Michigan University | 99 | 2 | 101 |
| Macomb Community College | 72 | 24 | 98 |
| Lawrence Technological University | 84 | 2 | 86 |
| Oakland Community College | 57 | 29 | 86 |
Unique local resources support emerging professionals, talented employees, and growing businesses throughout the Detroit Region.
Ann Arbor’s engine for economic development that provides entrepreneur education and training and a business incubator program for innovative start-ups and technology companies.
Michigan’s leading technology business association.
An immersive training experience in software and mobile development with Detroit Labs.
A partnership between leading tech companies, workforce agencies, and educational institutions.
Training program that offers 10-week coding boot camps.
Office and workshop rental space and business incubator.
Local chapter of worldwide association of IS governance professionals.
An entrepreneurial certificate program administered by the College of Engineering at Lawrence Technological University.
Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow is a public-private partnership to develop and deploy advanced lightweight materials manufacturing technologies, and implement education and training programs to prepare the workforce.
America’s longest-running regional research and education network that serves educational communities in Michigan.
Michigan Council of Women in Technology
A non-profit organization that provides mentoring, networking, and support for women working in technology.
The largest and most influential Michigan digital resource for entrepreneurial and technology news, insight, and community.
Center for Robotics and Advanced Automation
A SmartZone Business Accelerator focused on the IT sector.
A Detroit organization committed to helping bridge the technology gender gap by providing women with the tools they need.
Society of Information Management – Detroit Chapter
Local chapter of IT leaders.
Detroit’s business innovation hub.
Telecommunications Association of Michigan
Michigan’s most effective trade association serving the telecommunications, broadband, and networking industry.
University of Michigan
Artificial Intelligence Laboratory
Michigan Information Interaction Lab
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Wayne State University
