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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Kentucky

3 Colleges
$43,888 Avg Salary
$26,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Computer Science is the #80 most popular major in Kentucky with 103 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Computer Science Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Kentucky to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Kentucky

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Kentucky Schools in Computer Science

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Our 2023 rankings named Western Kentucky University the best school in Kentucky for computer science students. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bowling Green.

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#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Kentucky list. NKU is a large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights.

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The excellent programs at Murray State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Kentucky. Murray State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Murray.

On average, compsci graduates from Murray State take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,408
Virginia 693
North Carolina 2,948
Florida 532
Tennessee 820
South Carolina 95
Louisiana 675
Arkansas 168
Alabama 203
Mississippi 93
West Virginia 103

Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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