2026 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Science bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1091 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 Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
California Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 ranking of the best Computer Science bachelor's degree schools in the United States. Set in Pasadena, CA, California Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. California Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,898. Read the full report on California Institute Of Technology
Out of the 1091 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Harvey Mudd College landed the #2 spot. Harvey Mudd College is a private not-for-profit school based in Claremont, CA. Harvey Mudd College posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,613. Students borrow a median of $22,949 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Harvey Mudd College
Stanford University came in at #3 on this year's Computer Science ranking in the United States. Based in Stanford, CA, Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution. Stanford University graduates 92% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,910. Students borrow a median of $10,399 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Stanford University
A rank of #4 makes Brown University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $71,312 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Science student debt is $11,500. More on Brown University
Out of the 1091 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology landed the #5 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. About 96% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,396 in tuition and fees. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Computer Science students take on a median of $12,000 in debt. Get the full Massachusetts Institute Of Technology report
Cornell University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,314. Typical Computer Science student debt is $14,698. See the full Cornell University profile
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. Students borrow a median of $21,442 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report
Duke University placed #8 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,758. Duke University Computer Science students take on a median of $13,500 in debt. Read more about Duke University
Pomona College did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in Claremont, CA, Pomona College is a private not-for-profit institution. Pomona College graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,420. Read more about Pomona College
Williams College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Williamstown, MA, Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution. Williams College graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,560. Typical Computer Science student debt is $12,208. Get the full Williams College report
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. University Of Pennsylvania Computer Science students take on a median of $13,500 in debt. More on University Of Pennsylvania
University Of California Berkeley placed #12 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $13,900. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
Harvard University placed #13 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on Harvard University
Dartmouth College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Located in Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,019. The median Computer Science program debt is $18,490. Get the full Dartmouth College report
Vanderbilt University placed #15 among Computer Science schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Typical Computer Science student debt is $14,500. Get the full Vanderbilt University report
Florida Polytechnic University placed #16 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Lakeland, FL, Florida Polytechnic University is a public institution. Florida Polytechnic University graduates 55% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $4,940 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,004. The median Computer Science program debt is $7,500. More on Florida Polytechnic University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. This public school is set in Champaign, IL. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. Typical Computer Science student debt is $20,500. Read more about University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Amherst College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Set in Amherst, MA, Amherst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Amherst College posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,480. The median Computer Science program debt is $16,750. Read more about Amherst College
Northwestern University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,322. Typical Computer Science student debt is $14,600. Get the full Northwestern University report
University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in College Park, MD. About 89% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. The median Computer Science program debt is $20,000. More on University Of Maryland College Park
University Of Chicago came in at #21 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. University Of Chicago posts a six-year graduation rate of 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
Colgate University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in Hamilton, NY, Colgate University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,306. Colgate University Computer Science students take on a median of $16,000 in debt. More on Colgate University
Washington University In St Louis did well this year, earning the #23 position. Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in St. Louis, MO. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,790. The median Computer Science program debt is $15,500. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #24 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,118 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology placed #25 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Terre Haute, IN, Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 78% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,046. Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology Computer Science students take on a median of $24,500 in debt. See the full Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Tufts University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,704. The median Computer Science program debt is $15,500. Get the full Tufts University report
University Of Southern California placed #27 among Computer Science schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. About 92% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. University Of Southern California Computer Science students take on a median of $20,178 in debt. Get the full University Of Southern California report
Western Governors University placed #28 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. Western Governors University posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,658. The median Computer Science program debt is $17,796. Get the full Western Governors University report
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Computer Science students take on a median of $20,187 in debt. More on Texas A And M University College Station
University Of Washington Bothell Campus placed #30 among Computer Science schools in the United States. University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public school based in Bothell, WA. University Of Washington Bothell Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,919, compared with $43,155 for out-of-state students. University Of Washington Bothell Campus Computer Science students take on a median of $16,118 in debt. Get the full University Of Washington Bothell Campus report
Lehigh University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,980. Typical Computer Science student debt is $23,854. Read the full report on Lehigh University
Villanova University came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Set in Villanova, PA, Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $67,776. The median Computer Science program debt is $26,184. Get the full Villanova University report
Carleton College did well this year, earning the #33 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Northfield, MN. Carleton College graduates 90% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,892. Typical Computer Science student debt is $18,233. Read more about Carleton College
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #34 in this year's ranking. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public school based in San Luis Obispo, CA. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. The median Computer Science program debt is $19,298. Read more about California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #35 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Computer Science students take on a median of $20,397 in debt. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
University Of California San Diego came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Located in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $16,550. More on University Of California San Diego
Grinnell College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Set in Grinnell, IA, Grinnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,196. The median Computer Science program debt is $16,375. Read the full report on Grinnell College
Purdue University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,992, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,375 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
Auburn University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Auburn University is a public school based in Auburn, AL. About 82% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,890 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Auburn University Computer Science students take on a median of $22,803 in debt. Get the full Auburn University report
Georgetown University placed #40 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Students from in state pay about $68,089 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,007 in student loans. More on Georgetown University
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. Graduates carry a median of $14,131 in student loans. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill report
University Of Rochester landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. About 85% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,080 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about University Of Rochester
University Of California Santa Barbara landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates 83% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,444, compared with $47,332 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of California Santa Barbara
Boston College placed #44 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $70,702 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. See the full Boston College profile
Colorado School Of Mines ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in Golden, CO, Colorado School Of Mines is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,914, compared with $45,824 for out-of-state students. Colorado School Of Mines Computer Science students take on a median of $23,000 in debt. Read more about Colorado School Of Mines
Wake Forest University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Based in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,642. Students borrow a median of $20,674 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full Wake Forest University profile
Bellevue College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. This public school is set in Bellevue, WA. Students from in state pay about $4,436 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Bellevue College Computer Science students take on a median of $18,839 in debt. Read more about Bellevue College
Saint Johns University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Set in Collegeville, MN, Saint Johns University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,816. The median Computer Science program debt is $24,384. More on Saint Johns University
Depauw University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Set in Greencastle, IN, Depauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $59,070 in tuition and fees. Depauw University Computer Science students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. Get the full Depauw University report
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Located in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,078. The median Computer Science program debt is $23,250. Read the full report on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 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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