Computer Science is taught at colleges nationwide, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. This ranking identifies the schools most focused on computer science — those where the major represents the largest percentage of degrees awarded.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at what share of degrees each of the 144 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that offer computer science awards in the field.
Stevens Institute Of Technology tops 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. At this school, roughly 30% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 1,065 graduates in the most recent year.
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Womens Institute Of Torah Seminary came in at #2 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Womens Institute Of Torah Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science accounts for around 19% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year.
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A rank of #3 makes Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology one of the most focused schools for computer science. Located in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology is a private not-for-profit university. Computer Science accounts for around 15% of the degrees granted here, or about 124 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranks #4 for computer science by degree focus. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. About 15% of the degrees Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awards are in computer science, or about 259 graduates in the most recent year.
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Princeton University is one of the most focused computer science schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a private not-for-profit university. Computer Science accounts for around 13% of the degrees granted here, or about 300 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Maryland Baltimore County ranked #6 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. About 12% of the degrees University Of Maryland Baltimore County awards are in computer science, or about 494 graduates in the most recent year.
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South Hills School Of Business And Technology placed #7 for computer science by degree focus. Located in the city of State College, South Hills School Of Business And Technology is a private for-profit university. At this school, roughly 10% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year.
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Cornell University ranked #8 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 10% of the degrees Cornell University awards are in computer science, or about 814 graduates in the most recent year.
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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington placed #9 for computer science by degree focus. Located in the suburb of Abington, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington is a public university. At this school, roughly 9% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 46 graduates in the most recent year.
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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #10 spot among the most focused computer science schools. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. About 9% of the degrees University Of Maryland College Park awards are in computer science, or about 1,074 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rochester Institute Of Technology comes in at #11 for computer science focus this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit university. About 9% of the degrees Rochester Institute Of Technology awards are in computer science, or about 347 graduates in the most recent year.
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Pace University New York comes in at #12 for computer science focus this year. Set in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 8% of the degrees Pace University New York awards are in computer science, or about 347 graduates in the most recent year.
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Grove City College comes in at #13 for computer science focus this year. Grove City College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Grove City. About 8% of the degrees Grove City College awards are in computer science, or about 41 graduates in the most recent year.
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Lehigh University ranked #14 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science accounts for around 8% of the degrees granted here, or about 168 graduates in the most recent year.
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Central Pennsylvania College placed #15 for computer science by degree focus. Central Pennsylvania College is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Summerdale. At this school, roughly 8% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 22 graduates in the most recent year.
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Suny At Binghamton comes in at #16 for computer science focus this year. Suny At Binghamton is a public school located in the suburb of Vestal. At this school, roughly 8% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 406 graduates in the most recent year.
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Barnard College ranked #17 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Set in the city of New York, Barnard College is a private not-for-profit institution. Computer Science accounts for around 7% of the degrees granted here, or about 61 graduates in the most recent year.
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Cuny Queens College landed the #18 spot among the most focused computer science schools. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 264 graduates in the most recent year.
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Allegheny College ranked #19 on our list of the most focused computer science schools. Located in the town of Meadville, Allegheny College is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 20 graduates in the most recent year.
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Stony Brook University landed the #20 spot among the most focused computer science schools. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 7% of all degrees awarded are in computer science, or about 492 graduates in the most recent year.
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Carnegie Mellon University placed #21 for computer science by degree focus. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 6% of the degrees Carnegie Mellon University awards are in computer science, or about 333 graduates in the most recent year.
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Colgate University placed #22 for computer science by degree focus. Colgate University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hamilton. About 6% of the degrees Colgate University awards are in computer science, or about 42 graduates in the most recent year.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #23 spot among the most focused computer science schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit university. Computer Science accounts for around 6% of the degrees granted here, or about 878 graduates in the most recent year.
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Cuny Hunter College placed #24 for computer science by degree focus. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a public university. About 5% of the degrees Cuny Hunter College awards are in computer science, or about 289 graduates in the most recent year.
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Drexel University comes in at #25 for computer science focus this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 5% of the degrees Drexel University awards are in computer science, or about 336 graduates in the most recent year.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Focused Computer Science Schools
These schools are also among the most focused for computer science this year:
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, 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.
