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2026 Best Computer Science Schools in Ohio

13 Colleges in the United States
1,373 Computer Science Degrees Awarded
$60,770 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computer Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 46 schools to find the best for computer science students.

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Best Schools for Computer Science in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall computer science education in Ohio.

Top Schools in Computer Science

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No school ranked higher than Miami University Oxford this year for computer science. This large public university is located in the town of Oxford. About 80% of students finish within six years. Miami University Oxford awarded about 168 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $49,700. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $24,177 in student loans. See the full computer science program report for Miami University Oxford

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Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer science, ranking #2. Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Granville. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 24 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Denison University in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Denison University earn a median of $39,797 early in their careers. Denison University graduates carry a median of $25,360 in student loans. See the full computer science program report for Denison University

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University Of Dayton came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dayton. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. About 275 computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Dayton in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $74,052 in their early career. University Of Dayton graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full computer science program report for University Of Dayton

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Students looking for a strong computer science program will find one at Case Western Reserve University, which ranked #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. Case Western Reserve University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 176 computer science degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $95,688 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,391. See the full computer science program report for Case Western Reserve University

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The College Of Wooster came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Wooster. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 computer science students who graduated with this degree at The College Of Wooster in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from The College Of Wooster generally make around $32,382. The College Of Wooster graduates carry a median of $25,936 in student loans. Read more about the computer science program at The College Of Wooster

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Ohio Northern University came in at #6 for computer science this year. Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ada. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Ohio Northern University awarded about 16 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $69,046 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,661 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer science from Ohio Northern University

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Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University landed the #7 spot for computer science this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Wittenberg University is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Wittenberg University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Wittenberg University generally make around $40,093. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full computer science details for Wittenberg University

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Ohio University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 44 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $73,932 early in their careers. Ohio University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer science from Ohio University Main Campus

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 computer science degrees were awarded at Xavier University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $73,546 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in computer science from Xavier University

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Cleveland State University landed the #10 spot for computer science this year. Cleveland State University is a large public school located in the city of Cleveland. Cleveland State University graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 237 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Cleveland State University earn a median of $68,280 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,365. More information about a degree in computer science from Cleveland State University

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville placed #11 among the best computer science schools. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Franciscan University Of Steubenville awarded about 14 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Franciscan University Of Steubenville generally make around $43,020. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates carry a median of $25,029 in student loans. See the full computer science program report for Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Baldwin Wallace College landed the #12 spot for computer science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Berea. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Baldwin Wallace College awarded about 11 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Baldwin Wallace College earn a median of $46,668 early in their careers. Baldwin Wallace College graduates carry a median of $27,307 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer science from Baldwin Wallace College

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Kent State University At Kent came in at #13 for computer science this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 211 computer science degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $60,051. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. See the full computer science program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Cedarville University landed the #14 spot for computer science this year. Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Cedarville. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 40 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Cedarville University in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Cedarville University earn a median of $76,615 early in their careers. Cedarville University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer science from Cedarville University

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Heidelberg University earned the #15 position for computer science this year. Set in the town of Tiffin, Heidelberg University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Heidelberg University graduates 52% of students within six years. Heidelberg University awarded about 10 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Heidelberg University earn a median of $42,334 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the computer science program at Heidelberg University

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

John Carroll University earned the #16 position for computer science this year. Set in the suburb of University Heights, John Carroll University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 computer science students who graduated with this degree at John Carroll University in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of John Carroll University earn a median of $65,716 early in their careers. John Carroll University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the computer science program at John Carroll University

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Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Franklin University landed the #17 spot for computer science this year. Franklin University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. There were roughly 44 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Franklin University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Franklin University generally make around $76,264. Typical student debt for the program is $47,834. See the full computer science program report for Franklin University

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Youngstown State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Youngstown State University earn around $66,674 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000. More information about a degree in computer science from Youngstown State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 46 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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