2026 Best Computer Programming Schools
Looking for the best Computer Programming programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 642 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Computer Programming Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Harvard University this year in the United States. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Harvard University Computer Programming students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Read the full report on Harvard University
The strong Computer Programming programs at Yale University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Yale University Computer Programming students take on a median of $14,357 in debt. Get the full Yale University report
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College came in at #4 on this year's Computer Programming ranking in the United States. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. Students borrow a median of $12,736 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full Cincinnati State Technical And Community College report
Bunker Hill Community College came in at #5 on this year's Computer Programming ranking in the United States. Based in Boston, MA, Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,168, with out-of-state students paying around $11,112. Graduates carry a median of $11,893 in student loans. Get the full Bunker Hill Community College report
Madison Area Technical College landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,977, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. The median Computer Programming program debt is $16,812. Read more about Madison Area Technical College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. This public school is set in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $23,393. Read the full report on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Fox Valley Technical College placed #8 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Set in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,812 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Read more about Fox Valley Technical College
Davis Technical College did well this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Kaysville, UT. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $6,262. Get the full Davis Technical College report
Indian Hills Community College did well this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in Ottumwa, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $6,120. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $12,000. More on Indian Hills Community College
University Of Phoenix Arizona placed #11 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Based in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. University Of Phoenix Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 16%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,552. Graduates carry a median of $31,821 in student loans. Read more about University Of Phoenix Arizona
Waukesha County Technical College placed #12 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Based in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,803, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. The median Computer Programming program debt is $16,595. Read the full report on Waukesha County Technical College
Sinclair Community College placed #13 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Based in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Sinclair Community College Computer Programming students take on a median of $12,525 in debt. Read more about Sinclair Community College
Western Governors University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. The median Computer Programming program debt is $23,277. More on Western Governors University
Bellevue College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,436, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Bellevue College Computer Programming students take on a median of $18,839 in debt. More on Bellevue College
St Cloud Technical And Community College landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Located in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124. Graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. See the full St Cloud Technical And Community College profile
North Hennepin Community College did well this year, earning the #17 position. This public school is set in Brooklyn Park, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,061. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $21,241. More on North Hennepin Community College
Bellevue University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bellevue, NE. About 33% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,873. Bellevue University Computer Programming students take on a median of $26,108 in debt. See the full Bellevue University profile
Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Based in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Students borrow a median of $18,000 to complete their Computer Programming program here. More on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Based in Rice Lake, WI, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,926, while out-of-state students pay about $7,169. Students borrow a median of $11,384 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Read the full report on Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Des Moines Area Community College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Ankeny, IA, Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,790, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Programming program debt is $14,956. Read more about Des Moines Area Community College
University Of Chicago ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Located in Chicago, IL, University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,324. Graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. Get the full University Of Chicago report
Southeast Technical Institute did well this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,650. The median Computer Programming program debt is $14,827. Read the full report on Southeast Technical Institute
Herzing University Minneapolis came in at #24 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in St. Louis Park, MN. About 36% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Graduates carry a median of $31,050 in student loans. More on Herzing University Minneapolis
Herzing University Kenner placed #25 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Metairie, LA. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Students borrow a median of $31,050 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full Herzing University Kenner report
New England Institute Of Technology placed #26 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Based in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,275. Students borrow a median of $27,300 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full New England Institute Of Technology report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Programming Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Herzing University Brookfield did well this year, earning the #27 position. Located in Brookfield, WI, Herzing University Brookfield is a private not-for-profit institution. Herzing University Brookfield graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. The median Computer Programming program debt is $31,050. More on Herzing University Brookfield
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Set in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Colorado State University Fort Collins Computer Programming students take on a median of $22,843 in debt. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
Moraine Park Technical College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Moraine Park Technical College is a public school based in Fond du Lac, WI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,819, compared with $7,084 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,471 in student loans. Get the full Moraine Park Technical College report
Neumont University did well this year, earning the #30 position. This private for-profit school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,360. See the full Neumont University profile
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Located in Marietta, GA, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,108. Chattahoochee Technical College Computer Programming students take on a median of $9,616 in debt. Get the full Chattahoochee Technical College report
Mid State Technical College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Mid State Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,002, while out-of-state students pay about $7,171. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $11,626. Read the full report on Mid State Technical College
Southwestern College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit school based in Winfield, KS. Southwestern College posts a six-year graduation rate of 36%. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,822. Graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans. More on Southwestern College
University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #34 in this year's ranking. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public school based in Dearborn, MI. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,640, with out-of-state students paying around $32,896. The median Computer Programming program debt is $19,723. Read more about University Of Michigan Dearborn
Herzing University Atlanta landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atlanta, GA. Herzing University Atlanta posts a six-year graduation rate of 18%. Students from in state pay about $13,450 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $31,050 in student loans. Read the full report on Herzing University Atlanta
Clemson University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full Clemson University report
Herzing University Madison came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Set in Madison, WI, Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. Students from in state pay about $13,450 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $31,050. More on Herzing University Madison
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #38 position. This public school is set in Kirkland, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,997, compared with $12,062 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,695 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Read more about Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,210. The median Computer Programming program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Rochester Institute Of Technology
Herzing University Winter Park placed #40 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Herzing University Winter Park is a private not-for-profit school based in Winter Park, FL. About 40% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $31,050. See the full Herzing University Winter Park profile
Herzing University Kenosha ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Set in Kenosha, WI, Herzing University Kenosha is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Herzing University Kenosha Computer Programming students take on a median of $31,050 in debt. More on Herzing University Kenosha
Tulsa Technology Center landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Tulsa Technology Center is a public school based in Tulsa, OK. The median Computer Programming program debt is $11,384. More on Tulsa Technology Center
Gwinnett Technical College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Gwinnett Technical College is a public school based in Lawrenceville, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,524, with out-of-state students paying around $6,092. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $6,500. Read the full report on Gwinnett Technical College
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Programming program debt is $11,889. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
Red Rocks Community College placed #45 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Located in Lakewood, CO, Red Rocks Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,859 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,459. Red Rocks Community College Computer Programming students take on a median of $14,471 in debt. Read the full report on Red Rocks Community College
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Set in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Minnesota State University Mankato graduates 54% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
Seattle Community College North Campus placed #47 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Based in Seattle, WA, Seattle Community College North Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,238 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,796. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $19,504. See the full Seattle Community College North Campus profile
Champlain College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Located in Burlington, VT, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Students from in state pay about $47,850 in tuition and fees. The median Computer Programming program debt is $26,437. Get the full Champlain College report
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did well this year, earning the #49 position. This public school is set in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, compared with $7,203 for out-of-state students. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Computer Programming students take on a median of $14,997 in debt. Get the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College report
Lansing Community College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Located in Lansing, MI, Lansing Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,100 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,700 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full Lansing Community College report
El Centro College placed #51 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. This public school is set in Dallas, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,730, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. The median Computer Programming program debt is $20,508. See the full El Centro College profile
Best Computer Programming Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Computer Programming Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Computer Programming Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Computer Programming Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Computer Programming Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 642 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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