2026 Best Computer Information Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Information Sciences associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 2622 schools 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 analyzed 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 Information Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Middlesex Community College Bedford this year in the United States. Located in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,098 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,170 for out-of-state students. Middlesex Community College Bedford Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $8,250 in debt. More on Middlesex Community College Bedford
Bunker Hill Community College came in at #2 on this year's Computer Information Sciences ranking in the United States. Bunker Hill Community College is a public school based in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,168, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Get the full Bunker Hill Community College report
You'll be in good company at American Public University System, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $20,838. Get the full American Public University System report
The strong Computer Information Sciences programs at Grantham University earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in LIttle Rock, AR. Grantham University posts a six-year graduation rate of 17%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,520. Graduates carry a median of $32,868 in student loans. More on Grantham University
You'll be in good company at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Appleton, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Graduates carry a median of $13,363 in student loans. More on Fox Valley Technical College
Madison Area Technical College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $15,242. Get the full Madison Area Technical College report
Indian Hills Community College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Ottumwa, IA, Indian Hills Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $6,120. Indian Hills Community College Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $12,417 in debt. More on Indian Hills Community College
Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Set in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Students borrow a median of $14,340 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Metropolitan Community College Area report
Lake Area Technical Institute did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,718. Lake Area Technical Institute Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $12,458 in debt. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
Alexandria Technical And Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public school based in Alexandria, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,236. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $14,054. Read more about Alexandria Technical And Community College
Chippewa Valley Technical College placed #11 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,844 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $17,100. See the full Chippewa Valley Technical College profile
Bellevue College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,436, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,502 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Bellevue College report
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Arnold, MD, Anne Arundel Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,322, while out-of-state students pay about $11,522. Students borrow a median of $16,926 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Anne Arundel Community College report
Akron Institute Of Herzing University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Akron, OH, Akron Institute Of Herzing University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,450. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $36,635. Read the full report on Akron Institute Of Herzing University
Herzing University Brookfield did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Brookfield, WI, Herzing University Brookfield is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Students from in state pay about $13,450 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $36,635 in student loans. See the full Herzing University Brookfield profile
University Of Phoenix Arizona did well this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 16%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,552. Students borrow a median of $33,775 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. See the full University Of Phoenix Arizona profile
Nhti Concords Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Based in Concord, NH, Nhti Concords Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $15,450. Graduates carry a median of $18,046 in student loans. Read the full report on Nhti Concords Community College
Dunwoody College Of Technology placed #18 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,477. Graduates carry a median of $19,471 in student loans. Read the full report on Dunwoody College Of Technology
Herzing University Birmingham came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Birmingham, AL. About 25% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. Graduates carry a median of $36,635 in student loans. Read more about Herzing University Birmingham
Herzing University Kenner placed #20 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Metairie, LA, Herzing University Kenner is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Herzing University Kenner Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $36,635 in debt. Get the full Herzing University Kenner report
Sinclair Community College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. Students borrow a median of $17,816 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read the full report on Sinclair Community College
Mycomputercareeredu Columbus ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. This private for-profit school is set in Columbus, OH. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $14,850. More on Mycomputercareeredu Columbus
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Set in Rice Lake, WI, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,926, while out-of-state students pay about $7,169. Students borrow a median of $9,660 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read the full report on Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Northern Essex Community College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Haverhill, MA, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,732, while out-of-state students pay about $12,516. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Northern Essex Community College report
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College did well this year, earning the #25 position. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $17,020. More on Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Information Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Wake Technical Community College placed #26 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Raleigh, NC, Wake Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,254, with out-of-state students paying around $6,862. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $16,238. Read the full report on Wake Technical Community College
Southeast Community College Area came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,444 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $19,140. Read the full report on Southeast Community College Area
New York University did well this year, earning the #28 position. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Students borrow a median of $20,970 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. See the full New York University profile
Des Moines Area Community College placed #29 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Des Moines Area Community College is a public school based in Ankeny, IA. Students from in state pay about $5,790 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Students borrow a median of $17,399 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Des Moines Area Community College report
Herzing University Atlanta landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Set in Atlanta, GA, Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit institution. About 18% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,450. Herzing University Atlanta Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $36,635 in debt. Get the full Herzing University Atlanta report
Herzing University Winter Park came in at #31 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winter Park, FL. Herzing University Winter Park graduates 40% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,450 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $36,635 in student loans. See the full Herzing University Winter Park profile
Herzing University Kenosha came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Herzing University Kenosha is a private not-for-profit school based in Kenosha, WI. About 70% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $36,635. Read the full report on Herzing University Kenosha
New England Institute Of Technology placed #33 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Located in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,275. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $28,475. Get the full New England Institute Of Technology report
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Based in Lancaster, PA, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,050. Students borrow a median of $9,045 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read the full report on Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
Austin Community College District did well this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,550 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $16,500. More on Austin Community College District
St Cloud Technical And Community College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,124. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $16,734. Read more about St Cloud Technical And Community College
Salt Lake Community College did well this year, earning the #37 position. This public school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,426, with out-of-state students paying around $14,244. Salt Lake Community College Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $10,625 in debt. Read the full report on Salt Lake Community College
Southeast Technical Institute ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,650. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $16,805. Read the full report on Southeast Technical Institute
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $12,248. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
Normandale Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Normandale Community College is a public school based in Bloomington, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,329 in tuition and fees. Normandale Community College Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $15,708 in debt. See the full Normandale Community College profile
Herzing University Madison came in at #41 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Madison, WI. About 22% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Students borrow a median of $36,635 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Herzing University Madison report
Nashville State Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Nashville, TN, Nashville State Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,730, while out-of-state students pay about $17,714. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $9,125. More on Nashville State Community College
Delaware Technical Community College Terry placed #43 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,332, with out-of-state students paying around $5,763. Students borrow a median of $9,768 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read more about Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Waukesha County Technical College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Based in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,803 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read the full report on Waukesha County Technical College
Northern Virginia Community College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Annandale, VA, Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,891 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,410. Graduates carry a median of $11,825 in student loans. Read more about Northern Virginia Community College
Collin County Community College District placed #46 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Based in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. Students borrow a median of $9,716 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. More on Collin County Community College District
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Central Piedmont Community College is a public school based in Charlotte, NC. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,792, while out-of-state students pay about $8,936. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $10,456. See the full Central Piedmont Community College profile
Devry University New Jersey landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Set in Iselin, NJ, Devry University New Jersey is a private for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,008. Students borrow a median of $46,607 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. See the full Devry University New Jersey profile
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Kirkland, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,997, while out-of-state students pay about $12,062. Graduates carry a median of $19,695 in student loans. More on Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
Oklahoma City Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma City Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,059, while out-of-state students pay about $9,810. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $16,732. See the full Oklahoma City Community College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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 2622 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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