Computer Science is offered at a wide range of schools across the country, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. To top this list, a school awards a larger share of its degrees in computer science than other colleges that offer the major.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 250 schools in the United States that offer computer science awards in the field.
Northwestern Polytechnic University tops our list of the most focused computer science schools. Set in the city of Fremont, Northwestern Polytechnic University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of the degrees Northwestern Polytechnic University awards are in computer science, or about 77 graduates in the most recent year.
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A rank of #2 makes Maharishi University Of Management one of the most focused schools for computer science. Located in the town of Fairfield, Maharishi University Of Management is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 64% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 411 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Central Missouri ranks #3 for computer science by degree focus. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public university. About 55% of the degrees University Of Central Missouri awards are in computer science, or about 1,146 graduates in the most recent year.
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North American University came in at #4 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Set in the suburb of Stafford, North American University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 53% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 91 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Bridgeport is one of the most focused computer science schools, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Bridgeport is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bridgeport. At this school, roughly 46% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 447 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Missouri Kansas City landed the #6 spot among the most focused computer science schools. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a public institution. At this school, roughly 40% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 554 graduates in the most recent year.
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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne comes in at #7 for computer science focus this year. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public university. At this school, roughly 38% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 118 graduates in the most recent year.
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Stevens Institute Of Technology ranked #8 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit university. About 37% of the degrees Stevens Institute Of Technology awards are in computer science, or about 840 graduates in the most recent year.
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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Fajardo comes in at #9 for computer science focus this year. Located in the suburb of Fajardo, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Fajardo is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 36% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rivier College placed #10 for computer science by degree focus. Rivier College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashua. At this school, roughly 32% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 187 graduates in the most recent year.
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Wichita State University placed #11 for computer science by degree focus. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a public university. About 30% of the degrees Wichita State University awards are in computer science, or about 466 graduates in the most recent year.
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Campbellsville University ranked #12 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Located in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit university. Computer Science accounts for around 28% of the degrees granted here, or about 633 graduates in the most recent year.
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Southern University And A And M College placed #13 for computer science by degree focus. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University And A And M College is a public university. About 28% of the degrees Southern University And A And M College awards are in computer science, or about 76 graduates in the most recent year.
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Chicago State University ranked #14 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Chicago State University is a public university. Computer Science accounts for around 28% of the degrees granted here, or about 62 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Dayton placed #15 for computer science by degree focus. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 27% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 247 graduates in the most recent year.
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Governors State University ranked #16 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Located in the suburb of University Park, Governors State University is a public university. Computer Science accounts for around 26% of the degrees granted here, or about 156 graduates in the most recent year.
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Monroe College Main Campus comes in at #17 for computer science focus this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Monroe College Main Campus is a private for-profit institution. About 26% of the degrees Monroe College Main Campus awards are in computer science, or about 85 graduates in the most recent year.
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Illinois Institute Of Technology ranked #18 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit university. About 26% of the degrees Illinois Institute Of Technology awards are in computer science, or about 383 graduates in the most recent year.
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Auburn University At Montgomery landed the #19 spot among the most focused computer science schools. Located in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a public university. About 24% of the degrees Auburn University At Montgomery awards are in computer science, or about 158 graduates in the most recent year.
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Northwest Missouri State University landed the #20 spot among the most focused computer science schools. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a public university. About 24% of the degrees Northwest Missouri State University awards are in computer science, or about 362 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Illinois At Springfield comes in at #21 for computer science focus this year. Set in the city of Springfield, University Of Illinois At Springfield is a public institution. At this school, roughly 23% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 224 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Washington Bothell Campus landed the #22 spot among the most focused computer science schools. University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Bothell. About 23% of the degrees University Of Washington Bothell Campus awards are in computer science, or about 45 graduates in the most recent year.
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William Jessup University comes in at #23 for computer science focus this year. Set in the suburb of Rocklin, William Jessup University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science accounts for around 20% of the degrees granted here, or about 38 graduates in the most recent year.
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Suny At Binghamton placed #24 for computer science by degree focus. Suny At Binghamton is a public school located in the suburb of Vestal. Computer Science accounts for around 20% of the degrees granted here, or about 252 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #25 spot among the most focused computer science schools. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public school located in the city of Charlotte. Computer Science accounts for around 20% of the degrees granted here, or about 416 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused Computer Science Schools
Not far behind, these schools also devote a large share of their degrees to computer science:
The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
