2026 Best Computer Science Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Science associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1091 schools 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Science Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Bunker Hill Community College to be the best Computer Science school in the United States. Located in Boston, MA, Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,168, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $9,000. More on Bunker Hill Community College
The strong Computer Science programs at Grantham University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Grantham University is a public school based in LIttle Rock, AR. Roughly 17% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,520. Grantham University Computer Science students take on a median of $33,610 in debt. Read more about Grantham University
You'll be in good company at Lake Area Technical Institute, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,718. Graduates carry a median of $12,458 in student loans. Get the full Lake Area Technical Institute report
The strong Computer Science programs at Northern Virginia Community College earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Annandale, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,891, while out-of-state students pay about $12,410. Typical Computer Science student debt is $13,000. Get the full Northern Virginia Community College report
Collin County Community College District came in at #5 on this year's Computer Science ranking in the United States. Based in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. Collin County Community College District Computer Science students take on a median of $9,716 in debt. More on Collin County Community College District
Normandale Community College landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Normandale Community College is a public school based in Bloomington, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,329 in tuition and fees. The median Computer Science program debt is $15,708. Get the full Normandale Community College report
North Hennepin Community College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Brooklyn Park, MN, North Hennepin Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,061. North Hennepin Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $15,751 in debt. Get the full North Hennepin Community College report
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Graduates carry a median of $12,500 in student loans. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology placed #9 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in Kirkland, WA, Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public institution. 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 Science program here. Get the full Lake Washington Institute Of Technology report
Southern New Hampshire University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in Manchester, NH, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $17,200. Southern New Hampshire University Computer Science students take on a median of $32,614 in debt. More on Southern New Hampshire University
South Hills School Of Business And Technology ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in State College, PA, South Hills School Of Business And Technology is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,905. Typical Computer Science student debt is $18,459. More on South Hills School Of Business And Technology
Anoka Ramsey Community College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Coon Rapids, MN, Anoka Ramsey Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,682. Anoka Ramsey Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $22,593 in debt. See the full Anoka Ramsey Community College profile
El Centro College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. This public school is set in Dallas, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,730, with out-of-state students paying around $6,900. Graduates carry a median of $14,557 in student loans. Read more about El Centro College
Monroe Community College placed #14 among Computer Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Rochester, NY. Students from in state pay about $6,006 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,056 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $11,625. More on Monroe Community College
Weber State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. This public school is set in Ogden, UT. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. The median Computer Science program debt is $18,158. Read more about Weber State University
Utah Valley University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Located in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. The median Computer Science program debt is $24,725. Read the full report on Utah Valley University
Erie Community College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Buffalo, NY, Erie Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,100, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,580 in student loans. See the full Erie Community College profile
University Of Advancing Technology came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Set 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. University Of Advancing Technology Computer Science students take on a median of $29,802 in debt. More on University Of Advancing Technology
Franklin University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Franklin University is a private not-for-profit school based in Columbus, OH. Franklin University graduates 3% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,577 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $47,834 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Franklin University report
Springfield Technical Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. Springfield Technical Community College is a public school based in Springfield, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,904, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Students borrow a median of $9,707 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Springfield Technical Community College report
South Texas College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Based in McAllen, TX, South Texas College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,920, compared with $7,620 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $6,868. See the full South Texas College profile
John Tyler Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. John Tyler Community College is a public school based in Chester, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,082, while out-of-state students pay about $11,520. John Tyler Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $11,262 in debt. Read more about John Tyler Community College
Onondaga Community College placed #23 among Computer Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Syracuse, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,102, while out-of-state students pay about $11,392. Typical Computer Science student debt is $12,623. Get the full Onondaga Community College report
Suffolk County Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Selden, NY, Suffolk County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,630, while out-of-state students pay about $12,460. Graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans. Read more about Suffolk County Community College
Lone Star College System placed #25 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Lone Star College System is a public school based in The Woodlands, TX. Students from in state pay about $2,664 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,512 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $10,425. Read the full report on Lone Star College System
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Science Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Davenport University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Set in Grand Rapids, MI, Davenport University is a private not-for-profit institution. Davenport University graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $24,466. The median Computer Science program debt is $32,500. Read more about Davenport University
Central Pennsylvania College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Summerdale, PA, Central Pennsylvania College is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 45%. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,854. Typical Computer Science student debt is $42,163. Read the full report on Central Pennsylvania College
Tidewater Community College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Based in Norfolk, VA, Tidewater Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,858, while out-of-state students pay about $12,296. Tidewater Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $14,001 in debt. Read the full report on Tidewater Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg did well this year, earning the #29 position. This public school is set in Harrisburg, PA. Students from in state pay about $6,975 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,472. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg Computer Science students take on a median of $20,867 in debt. More on Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
Tacoma Community College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Set in Tacoma, WA, Tacoma Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,507, with out-of-state students paying around $11,646. Graduates carry a median of $14,822 in student loans. Read more about Tacoma Community College
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Set in New York, NY, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,170, while out-of-state students pay about $8,050. Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $10,500 in debt. More on Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College
Cuny New York City College Of Technology ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public institution. About 21% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,332, while out-of-state students pay about $15,282. Students borrow a median of $11,492 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Cuny New York City College Of Technology report
Henry Ford Community College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Based in Dearborn, MI, Henry Ford Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,568, while out-of-state students pay about $7,816. Students borrow a median of $18,876 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Henry Ford Community College
Jamestown Community College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Jamestown, NY, Jamestown Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,840. Students borrow a median of $12,800 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Jamestown Community College
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,326. Graduates carry a median of $17,650 in student loans. Get the full Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College report
Central New Mexico Community College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Central New Mexico Community College is a public school based in Albuquerque, NM. Students from in state pay about $2,060 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. Graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. See the full Central New Mexico Community College profile
Southern Maine Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in South Portland, ME, Southern Maine Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Students borrow a median of $13,869 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Southern Maine Community College
Southwestern Oklahoma State University placed #38 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school based in Weatherford, OK. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,469, compared with $8,499 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,795 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Texas State Technical College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Texas State Technical College is a public school based in Waco, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,212, with out-of-state students paying around $11,812. Texas State Technical College Computer Science students take on a median of $12,953 in debt. See the full Texas State Technical College profile
Itawamba Community College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Set in Fulton, MS, Itawamba Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, with out-of-state students paying around $5,820. The median Computer Science program debt is $10,942. Read more about Itawamba Community College
Butler Community College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Butler Community College is a public school based in El Dorado, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,541, with out-of-state students paying around $6,271. Graduates carry a median of $16,670 in student loans. More on Butler Community College
Full Sail University landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. Located in Winter Park, FL, Full Sail University is a private for-profit institution. Full Sail University posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. Students from in state pay about $26,906 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Science student debt is $19,875. See the full Full Sail University profile
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred did well this year, earning the #43 position. This public school is set in Alfred, NY. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,892, with out-of-state students paying around $16,837. Students borrow a median of $19,721 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Suny College Of Technology At Alfred report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce placed #44 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Mercedita, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce is a private not-for-profit institution. About 34% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. Students borrow a median of $9,833 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce
Lane Community College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Based in Eugene, OR, Lane Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,202 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,078. Students borrow a median of $18,373 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Lane Community College report
Quinsigamond Community College placed #46 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Worcester, MA, Quinsigamond Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,262, while out-of-state students pay about $11,206. Typical Computer Science student debt is $18,456. More on Quinsigamond Community College
Spokane Falls Community College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Located in Spokane, WA, Spokane Falls Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,461, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. Spokane Falls Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $17,031 in debt. Read the full report on Spokane Falls Community College
Suny At Fredonia
Suny At Fredonia ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Suny At Fredonia
Lee University
Lee University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Lee University
University Of The Pacific did well this year, earning the #50 position. See the full University Of The Pacific profile
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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 1091 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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