2026 Best Computer Science Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Science certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1091 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Science Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Saint Martins University, our #1 Computer Science school in the United States. Based in Lacey, WA, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Martins University graduates 52% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $45,510 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,667 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full Saint Martins University profile
The strong Computer Science programs at Lake Area Technical Institute earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,718 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Science student debt is $12,458. See the full Lake Area Technical Institute profile
You'll be in good company at Xavier University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. Xavier University graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,425. The median Computer Science program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Xavier University
A rank of #4 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. The median Computer Science program debt is $23,530. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
The strong Computer Science programs at Missouri State University Springfield earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Typical Computer Science student debt is $21,719. More on Missouri State University Springfield
The University Of Texas At Arlington did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Arlington, TX, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Arlington
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Set in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Akron Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Students borrow a median of $25,347 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus
Georgia State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Set in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. Georgia State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Typical Computer Science student debt is $22,500. More on Georgia State University
Boise State University placed #9 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. Boise State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,788. Boise State University Computer Science students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Boise State University report
Lord Fairfax Community College landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Lord Fairfax Community College is a public school based in Middletown, VA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,072, with out-of-state students paying around $11,510. The median Computer Science program debt is $10,698. Read the full report on Lord Fairfax Community College
University Of Massachusetts Boston placed #11 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $15,898 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. University Of Massachusetts Boston Computer Science students take on a median of $26,236 in debt. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Boston
Henry Ford Community College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Henry Ford Community College
Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester
Nassau Community College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. More on Nassau Community College
North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Onondaga Community College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. See the full Onondaga Community College profile
University Of South Carolina Aiken placed #17 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full University Of South Carolina Aiken report
Waynesburg University did well this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Waynesburg University profile
Adrian College
Adrian College did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Adrian College profile
Ripon College
Ripon College placed #20 among Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full Ripon College profile
Rockhurst University placed #21 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full Rockhurst University report
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At San Antonio
University Of Toledo came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Toledo
Colorado Christian University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Colorado Christian University
Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania placed #25 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Science Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Doane College Crete ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Doane College Crete
Lehigh University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lehigh University
Presbyterian College placed #28 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full Presbyterian College report
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
University Of St Francis ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full University Of St Francis profile
Milwaukee School Of Engineering placed #31 among Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Milwaukee School Of Engineering
Washington Adventist University placed #32 among Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full Washington Adventist University profile
Briar Cliff University placed #33 among Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Briar Cliff University
Claremont Mckenna College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Claremont Mckenna College
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Hazleton did well this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Hazleton report
Piedmont International University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Piedmont International University
Roanoke College
Roanoke College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Get the full Roanoke College report
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Get the full Suny College Of Technology At Alfred report
University At Buffalo landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. More on University At Buffalo
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
Independence Community College placed #41 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full Independence Community College report
Saint Ambrose University placed #42 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Saint Ambrose University
Texas A And M University San Antonio placed #43 among Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Texas A And M University San Antonio
Texas Lutheran University placed #44 among Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full Texas Lutheran University profile
Trinity Christian College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read more about Trinity Christian College
Farmingdale State College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Farmingdale State College
Pomona College
Pomona College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Pomona College profile
Saint Vincent College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Saint Vincent College report
Anderson University Indiana did well this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full Anderson University Indiana report
Bard College At Simons Rock ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Bard College At Simons Rock profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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