2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona
Finding the Best Computer Science School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,488 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer science students who went to a Arizona college or university. This makes it the #17 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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 Arizona ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Arizona to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona
The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Science Colleges.
Top Arizona Schools in Computer Science
Our 2023 rankings named Arizona State University - Skysong the best school in Arizona for computer science students. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
After completing their degree, compsci graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debtload of $25,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $312, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Advancing Technology is a great place for computer science students. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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Out of the 7 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at ASU - Tempe take out is $19,996. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $265, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 7 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
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Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer science students. It came in at #6 on the list. NAU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
CompSci majors at NAU take out an average of $24,611 in student loans while working on their egree.
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American InterContinental University - Online landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,891 |
| Oklahoma | 310 |
| New Mexico | 60 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to CompSci
Computer Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to CompSci
| 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 7 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).
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More about our data sources and methodologies.