Schoolcraft College is located in Livonia, near the border of Oakland County, not far from Wixom. It offers a wide range of program choices, but is known for its culinary arts program. The school is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and has received state of Michigan accreditation for its school of practical nursing. The cost per credit hour in-district is $80. Approximately 36,000 students attended Schoolcraft College in 2009-2010.
Oakland Community College (OCC) had 76,136 students in attendance in 2009. The college has grown substantially over 20 years, awarding more than 2,000 degrees and certificate programs in the 2009 school year. The nearest campus to Wixom is located in the city of Farmington Hills, the Orchard Ridge campus. Orchard Ridge has the largest ESL (English as a Second Language) program across all of OCC's five campuses. It's also home of the school's interior design and culinary arts programs. In-district tuition is $67.70 per credit hour.
Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) has been accredited since 1949 by The Higher Learning Commission. The college is located 25 miles from Wixom. HFCC has the one of the best planetariums in the country. The school offers a wide range of skilled trades courses in addition to classes in several other fields, including business, automotive, science, technology, hospitality, health, and fine arts. In-district tuition is $70 per credit hour. HFCC had an enrollment of 13,983 for the 2008-2009 school year.
Macomb Community College has four campus locations and a technical center in Macomb County. The South Campus and the Michigan Technical Education Center are both located in the city of Warren, which is 33 minutes from Wixom. Macomb Community College serves 59,000 students annually and grants the most associate's degrees in Michigan. The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. It has more than 200 degree and certificate programs and is known for its information technology programs. The Center for the Performing Arts and Cultural Center are located at the school's Central Campus, demonstrating a firm commitment to art and history. Tuition is $80 per credit hour in-district.
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is located in the college town of Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, about 30 miles from the city of Wixom. More than 18,000 students attend WCC's programs, which include advanced manufacturing, digital media, nursing and performing arts. One of the school's newest programs that teaches students how to be pilots. Tuition is $87 per credit hour, making it the most expensive community college near Wixom.