2026 Best Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Programming master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 642 schools 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
A rank of #2 makes University Of Chicago one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Chicago, IL, University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,324. Graduates carry a median of $15,854 in student loans. Read more about University Of Chicago
Out of the 642 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Clemson University landed the #3 spot. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. The median Computer Programming program debt is $23,783. Read more about Clemson University
University Of Michigan Dearborn came in at #4 on this year's Computer Programming ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Dearborn, MI. University Of Michigan Dearborn posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,640, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. The median Computer Programming program debt is $19,723. Read more about University Of Michigan Dearborn
Depaul University came in at #5 on this year's Computer Programming ranking in the United States. Located in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. Depaul University Computer Programming students take on a median of $25,497 in debt. See the full Depaul University profile
Brandeis University placed #6 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Based in Waltham, MA, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,080. Students borrow a median of $25,653 to complete their Computer Programming program here. See the full Brandeis University profile
Maharishi University Of Management placed #7 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Located in Fairfield, IA, Maharishi University Of Management is a private not-for-profit institution. Maharishi University Of Management posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. Students from in state pay about $16,530 in tuition and fees. Read more about Maharishi University Of Management
Marist College placed #8 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Poughkeepsie, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees average $47,620. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $25,962. See the full Marist College profile
Youngstown State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Located in Youngstown, OH, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Youngstown State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,926, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. Graduates carry a median of $26,373 in student loans. Read more about Youngstown State University
Albany Technical College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Albany Technical College
Essex County College placed #10 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. See the full Essex County College profile
Gulf Coast State College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Gulf Coast State College
Indiana University Southeast landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Indiana University Southeast
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Wiregrass Georgia Technical College report
Chippewa Valley Technical College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
Le Moyne College
Le Moyne College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Get the full Le Moyne College report
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. See the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus profile
Coastal Pines Technical College did well this year, earning the #17 position. More on Coastal Pines Technical College
Sandhills Community College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. More on Sandhills Community College
St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Get the full St Cloud Technical And Community College report
Tulsa Community College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. More on Tulsa Community College
East Los Angeles College did well this year, earning the #21 position. More on East Los Angeles College
North Iowa Area Community College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. See the full North Iowa Area Community College profile
Kent State University At Geauga came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Get the full Kent State University At Geauga report
Morrisville State College placed #24 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. More on Morrisville State College
Bates Technical College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. See the full Bates Technical College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Metro
Riverside City College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. See the full Riverside City College profile
Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Sebastian did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read more about Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Sebastian
Iowa Lakes Community College placed #29 among Computer Programming schools in the United States. Read the full report on Iowa Lakes Community College
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College
Delaware County Community College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Delaware County Community College report
Iowa Western Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Read more about Iowa Western Community College
Santa Fe Community College did well this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Santa Fe Community College profile
Seattle Community College Central Campus came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read more about Seattle Community College Central Campus
Centralia College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Read more about Centralia College
Coastline Community College did well this year, earning the #36 position. More on Coastline Community College
Edp University Of Puerto Rico Caguas did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Edp University Of Puerto Rico Caguas
Neosho County Community College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. See the full Neosho County Community College profile
Prairie State College did well this year, earning the #39 position. See the full Prairie State College profile
Tooele Technical College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. See the full Tooele Technical College profile
Anderson University Sc came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Anderson University Sc
Columbus State Community College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Columbus State Community College
Gateway Technical College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Gateway Technical College report
Southwest Technical College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Programming schools. Read the full report on Southwest Technical College
Tulane University Of Louisiana did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Tulane University Of Louisiana
Edmonds Community College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about Edmonds Community College
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Anoka Ramsey Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. More on Anoka Ramsey Community College
Minot State University did well this year, earning the #49 position. See the full Minot State University profile
Pensacola State College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read more about Pensacola State 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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