Computer Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their computer science programs.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1091 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer science students pursuing a degree.
Leading the list is Weber State University, our #1 school for computer science. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 154 computer science degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Weber State University earn around $79,044 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,254 to complete this degree.
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De Anza College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. There were roughly 144 computer science students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year. Students borrow a median of $7,271 to complete this degree.
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Capital Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 84 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Capital Community College earn around $43,086 in the first couple years of their career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans.
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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Kirkland. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology awarded about 26 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn a median of $60,000 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,695.
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Students looking for a strong computer science program will find one at Northern Virginia Community College, which ranked #5. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale. About 325 computer science degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $48,889. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete this degree.
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Nassau Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Nassau Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Garden City. Nassau Community College awarded about 29 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Nassau Community College earn a median of $38,734 early in their careers. Nassau Community College graduates carry a median of $9,742 in student loans.
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Normandale Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Normandale Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bloomington. There were roughly 50 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Normandale Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Normandale Community College earn around $53,871 in the first couple years of their career. Normandale Community College graduates carry a median of $15,708 in student loans.
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Suffolk County Community College placed #8 among the best computer science schools. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public university. Suffolk County Community College awarded about 42 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College generally make around $35,667. Suffolk County Community College graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans.
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Cuny Queensborough Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bayside. About 62 computer science degrees were awarded at Cuny Queensborough Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Cuny Queensborough Community College generally make around $23,674. Students borrow a median of $10,052 to complete this degree.
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Lone Star College System came in at #10 for computer science this year. Located in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public university. There were roughly 69 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Lone Star College System in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Lone Star College System earn a median of $39,954 early in their careers. Lone Star College System graduates carry a median of $10,425 in student loans.
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Cuny New York City College Of Technology ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 21% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny New York City College Of Technology awarded about 50 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $44,323 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,492.
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Green River Community College placed #12 among the best computer science schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 28 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year.
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County College Of Morris ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Set in the suburb of Randolph, County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public institution. About 29 computer science degrees were awarded at County College Of Morris in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $30,966 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,420 to complete this degree.
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Renton Technical College placed #14 among the best computer science schools. Located in the city of Renton, Renton Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 12 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Renton Technical College in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Renton Technical College earn a median of $80,411 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,582.
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Foothill College came in at #15 for computer science this year. Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public university. There were roughly 31 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Foothill College graduates carry a median of $11,595 in student loans.
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Santa Rosa Junior College landed the #16 spot for computer science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Rosa. There were roughly 24 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $80,047 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692.
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Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #17 spot for computer science this year. Located in the town of Watertown, Lake Area Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 28 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Lake Area Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $43,424 in their early career. Lake Area Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $12,458 in student loans.
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Cuny Laguardia Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City. There were roughly 88 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Laguardia Community College in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Cuny Laguardia Community College earn a median of $24,888 early in their careers. Cuny Laguardia Community College graduates carry a median of $8,750 in student loans.
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Southern New Hampshire University earned the #19 position for computer science this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Southern New Hampshire University awarded about 212 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $71,764 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $32,614 to complete this degree.
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Union County College earned the #20 position for computer science this year. Set in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a large public institution. There were roughly 47 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Union County College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Union County College earn around $38,168 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,218.
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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College placed #21 among the best computer science schools. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. There were roughly 141 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College generally make around $30,111. Students borrow a median of $10,500 to complete this degree.
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North Hennepin Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. There were roughly 27 computer science students who graduated with this degree at North Hennepin Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from North Hennepin Community College earn around $52,492 in the first couple years of their career. North Hennepin Community College graduates carry a median of $15,751 in student loans.
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Chandler Gilbert Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public school located in the city of Chandler. Chandler Gilbert Community College awarded about 53 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Chandler Gilbert Community College earn around $46,943 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,447 to complete this degree.
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Moorpark College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. There were roughly 45 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Moorpark College earn a median of $105,599 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete this degree.
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Utah Valley University came in at #25 for computer science this year. Set in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 102 computer science degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Utah Valley University earn around $77,946 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,725 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Computer Science Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong computer science education:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1091 schools evaluated.
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.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
