2026 Best Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Programming bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 642 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Out of the 642 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Yale University landed the #2 spot. Located in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Read more about Yale University
Out of the 642 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Western Governors University landed the #3 spot. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Computer Programming program here. More on Western Governors University
Bellevue University came in at #4 on this year's Computer Programming ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bellevue, NE. About 33% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,873 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,108 in student loans. Read the full report on Bellevue University
The strong Computer Programming programs at Herzing University Minneapolis earned it the #5 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in St. Louis Park, MN. Herzing University Minneapolis posts a six-year graduation rate of 36%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. Herzing University Minneapolis Computer Programming students take on a median of $31,050 in debt. Read the full report on Herzing University Minneapolis
Herzing University Brookfield came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Herzing University Brookfield is a private not-for-profit school based in Brookfield, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. The median Computer Programming program debt is $31,050. See the full Herzing University Brookfield profile
Neumont University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, Neumont University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $27,360. More on Neumont University
University Of Michigan Dearborn placed #8 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public school based in Dearborn, MI. University Of Michigan Dearborn graduates 58% of students 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
Southwestern College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Located in Winfield, KS, Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,822. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete their Computer Programming program here. See the full Southwestern College profile
Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. Rochester Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. In-state tuition and fees run about $59,210. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Rochester Institute Of Technology
Herzing University Kenosha came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kenosha, WI. Herzing University Kenosha posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. The median Computer Programming program debt is $31,050. More on Herzing University Kenosha
Seattle Community College North Campus came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Seattle Community College North Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,238, while out-of-state students pay about $5,796. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $19,504. Get the full Seattle Community College North Campus report
New England Institute Of Technology landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Located 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. New England Institute Of Technology Computer Programming students take on a median of $27,300 in debt. Read more about New England Institute Of Technology
Herzing University Atlanta ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Based in Atlanta, GA, Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 18% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $31,050. Read more about Herzing University Atlanta
Herzing University Madison came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Madison, WI, Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Students borrow a median of $31,050 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full Herzing University Madison report
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Kirkland, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,997, with out-of-state students paying around $12,062. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology Computer Programming students take on a median of $19,695 in debt. Read more about Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
Grand Canyon University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Set in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,508. Students borrow a median of $26,702 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full Grand Canyon University report
Herzing University Winter Park did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Winter Park, FL, Herzing University Winter Park is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. The median Computer Programming program debt is $31,050. See the full Herzing University Winter Park profile
Champlain College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Set in Burlington, VT, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. Champlain College posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Students from in state pay about $47,850 in tuition and fees. Champlain College Computer Programming students take on a median of $26,437 in debt. Read more about Champlain College
Capella University did well this year, earning the #20 position. Set in Minneapolis, MN, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. About 20% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. The median Computer Programming program debt is $35,998. Get the full Capella University report
Fort Hays State University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Hays, KS, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,923, compared with $17,741 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. More on Fort Hays State University
Depaul University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $45,405. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $25,497. Get the full Depaul University report
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus did well this year, earning the #23 position. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Computer Programming students take on a median of $23,530 in debt. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Baker College Of Flint came in at #24 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Owosso, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,000. Baker College Of Flint Computer Programming students take on a median of $30,688 in debt. More on Baker College Of Flint
Limestone College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Gaffney, SC. About 34% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $27,800. The median Computer Programming program debt is $34,945. See the full Limestone College profile
Siena College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Siena College is a private not-for-profit school based in Loudonville, NY. About 75% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,805. Siena College Computer Programming students take on a median of $26,656 in debt. Read the full report on Siena College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
University Of Advancing Technology came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Located in Tempe, AZ, University Of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit institution. University Of Advancing Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 27%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,800. The median Computer Programming program debt is $30,562. Read more about University Of Advancing Technology
University Of Missouri St Louis placed #28 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Based in Saint Louis, MO, University Of Missouri St Louis is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,120, with out-of-state students paying around $37,620. Graduates carry a median of $25,943 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Missouri St Louis
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Based in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,135, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. University Of Akron Main Campus Computer Programming students take on a median of $25,791 in debt. Read more about University Of Akron Main Campus
Tulane University Of Louisiana did well this year, earning the #30 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Orleans, LA. About 86% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. Tulane University Of Louisiana Computer Programming students take on a median of $38,293 in debt. More on Tulane University Of Louisiana
Rowan University did well this year, earning the #31 position. Based in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. Rowan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Rowan University Computer Programming students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Read more about Rowan University
University Of Phoenix Arizona ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. This private for-profit school is set in Phoenix, AZ. About 16% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,552. Graduates carry a median of $31,821 in student loans. Read more about University Of Phoenix Arizona
Farmingdale State College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Located in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,626, while out-of-state students pay about $18,536. The median Computer Programming program debt is $21,500. Read more about Farmingdale State College
Ecpi University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,484. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $32,478. Read more about Ecpi University
Metropolitan State University placed #35 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,840. Students borrow a median of $30,822 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full Metropolitan State University report
Eastern Michigan University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Ypsilanti, MI. Eastern Michigan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $28,781. Read more about Eastern Michigan University
Wilmington University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Located in New Castle, DE, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,630 in tuition and fees. Wilmington University Computer Programming students take on a median of $26,054 in debt. More on Wilmington University
Academy Of Art University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Academy Of Art University is a private for-profit school based in San Francisco, CA. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,736. The median Computer Programming program debt is $33,568. Get the full Academy Of Art University report
Long Island University C W Post Campus ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Based in Brookville, NY, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Long Island University C W Post Campus graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $42,432 in tuition and fees. Long Island University C W Post Campus Computer Programming students take on a median of $25,211 in debt. Read more about Long Island University C W Post Campus
Western Connecticut State University placed #42 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Based in Danbury, CT, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. Western Connecticut State University graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,401, compared with $16,901 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Programming program debt is $25,332. More on Western Connecticut State University
Jacksonville University landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Located in Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $48,150. The median Computer Programming program debt is $25,619. Get the full Jacksonville University report
Youngstown State University landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Located in Youngstown, OH, Youngstown State University is a public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,926, with out-of-state students paying around $10,286. Youngstown State University Computer Programming students take on a median of $26,373 in debt. Read more about Youngstown State University
Full Sail University landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Based in Winter Park, FL, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $26,906. Graduates carry a median of $34,874 in student loans. See the full Full Sail University profile
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public school based in Alfred, NY. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,892 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,837. The median Computer Programming program debt is $19,721. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan is a private not-for-profit school based in San Juan, PR. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $7,050, with out-of-state students paying around $14,125. Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan Computer Programming students take on a median of $10,669 in debt. See the full Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan profile
Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Sebastian did well this year, earning the #48 position. Set in San Sebastian, PR, Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Sebastian is a private not-for-profit institution. Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Sebastian posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,050, with out-of-state students paying around $14,125. Students borrow a median of $10,669 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Get the full Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Sebastian report
Kennesaw State University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Set in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Programming program debt is $25,214. Read the full report on Kennesaw State University
Suny College Of Technology At Canton placed #50 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. This public school is set in Canton, NY. About 42% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,742, compared with $15,769 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,640 to complete their Computer Programming program here. See the full Suny College Of Technology At Canton profile
National University College Bayamon placed #51 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Bayamon, PR. About 27% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,723 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,886. National University College Bayamon Computer Programming students take on a median of $14,583 in debt. See the full National University College Bayamon profile
City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Read the full report on City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College
Lorain County Community College did well this year, earning the #50 position. More on Lorain County Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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