2026 Best Computer Information Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Information Sciences certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 2622 schools 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.
So you can compare your options, 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 Information Sciences Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Harvard University this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. About 98% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $16,616. More on Harvard University
Out of the 2622 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Middlesex Community College Bedford landed the #2 spot. Located in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,098, compared with $12,170 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans. Read the full report on Middlesex Community College Bedford
Out of the 2622 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #3 spot. Set in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $17,783. Read the full report on University Of Virginia Main Campus
A rank of #4 makes Cci Training Center Arlington one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Arlington, TX, Cci Training Center Arlington is a private for-profit institution. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $8,313. Read the full report on Cci Training Center Arlington
The strong Computer Information Sciences programs at The University Of Texas At Austin earned it the #5 place in the United States. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $20,500. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin
Wake Technical Community College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Wake Technical Community College is a public school based in Raleigh, NC. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,254, while out-of-state students pay about $6,862. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $16,238. Read more about Wake Technical Community College
Saint Martins University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Lacey, WA, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,510. Saint Martins University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $14,667 in debt. Read more about Saint Martins University
Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh did well this year, earning the #8 position. This private for-profit school is set in Raleigh, NC. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $9,500. Read the full report on Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Based in Appleton, WI, Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, with out-of-state students paying around $7,283. Students borrow a median of $13,363 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. See the full Fox Valley Technical College profile
University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Located in Phoenix, AZ, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 16% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,552. Graduates carry a median of $33,775 in student loans. Read more about University Of Phoenix Arizona
Lake Area Technical Institute placed #11 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Watertown, SD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,718. Graduates carry a median of $12,458 in student loans. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
Bunker Hill Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Set in Boston, MA, Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,168, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $9,000. Get the full Bunker Hill Community College report
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Anne Arundel Community College is a public school based in Arnold, MD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,322, while out-of-state students pay about $11,522. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $16,926. See the full Anne Arundel Community College profile
Madison Area Technical College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Madison, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,977 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,242 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. See the full Madison Area Technical College profile
Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Marietta, GA, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, while out-of-state students pay about $6,108. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $9,616. See the full Chattahoochee Technical College profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public school based in Madison, WI. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
Sinclair Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,675, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $17,816. Get the full Sinclair Community College report
Davis Technical College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Set in Kaysville, UT, Davis Technical College is a public institution. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $6,262. Read the full report on Davis Technical College
Jefferson Community And Technical College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Louisville, KY. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,808, while out-of-state students pay about $6,512. Students borrow a median of $14,596 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read the full report on Jefferson Community And Technical College
North Hennepin Community College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Brooklyn Park, MN. Students from in state pay about $5,061 in tuition and fees. North Hennepin Community College Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $15,751 in debt. Read more about North Hennepin Community College
Villanova University placed #21 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Villanova, PA. Villanova University graduates 92% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,776 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,225 in student loans. Read the full report on Villanova University
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Set in Rice Lake, WI, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,926, with out-of-state students paying around $7,169. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $9,660. Read more about Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
University Of Richmond landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Located in University of Richmond, VA, University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,230. University Of Richmond Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $23,381 in debt. Get the full University Of Richmond report
Nhti Concords Community College placed #24 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Concord, NH. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,200, with out-of-state students paying around $15,450. Graduates carry a median of $18,046 in student loans. See the full Nhti Concords Community College profile
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #25 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $55,760. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $36,973. Get the full Saint Louis University Main Campus report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Information Sciences Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Bellevue College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Set in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,436, with out-of-state students paying around $10,502. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $13,502. Read the full report on Bellevue College
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $20,367 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Chippewa Valley Technical College did well this year, earning the #28 position. This public school is set in Eau Claire, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, compared with $7,087 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $17,100. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
Des Moines Area Community College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Ankeny, IA, Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,790, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,399 in student loans. See the full Des Moines Area Community College profile
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. See the full University Of Missouri Columbia profile
Salt Lake Community College placed #31 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. See the full Salt Lake Community College profile
Kansas State University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Located in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Kansas State University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $25,871 in debt. Read the full report on Kansas State University
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Graduates carry a median of $20,485 in student loans. See the full Purdue University Main Campus profile
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College placed #34 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $14,997. Get the full Northeast Wisconsin Technical College report
Central Piedmont Community College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Charlotte, NC. Students from in state pay about $2,792 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,936. Graduates carry a median of $10,456 in student loans. Read the full report on Central Piedmont Community College
Champlain College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Burlington, VT. Champlain College graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $47,850. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $26,928. Read more about Champlain College
University Of Michigan Dearborn did well this year, earning the #37 position. This public school is set in Dearborn, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Students from in state pay about $15,640 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,362 in student loans. More on University Of Michigan Dearborn
Cybertex Institute Of Technology ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. This private for-profit school is set in Austin, TX. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $7,917. See the full Cybertex Institute Of Technology profile
Ivy Tech Community College did well this year, earning the #39 position. This public school is set in Indianapolis, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,154, compared with $9,935 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $12,248. Read the full report on Ivy Tech Community College
Dunwoody College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #40 position. Set in Minneapolis, MN, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,477. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $19,471. Read the full report on Dunwoody College Of Technology
Neumont University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. This private for-profit school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. Neumont University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Students from in state pay about $27,360 in tuition and fees. Read more about Neumont University
Mycomputercareeredu Columbus ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. This private for-profit school is set in Columbus, OH. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $14,850. Read more about Mycomputercareeredu Columbus
Gwinnett Technical College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Gwinnett Technical College is a public school based in Lawrenceville, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,524, compared with $6,092 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,861 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read more about Gwinnett Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Waukesha County Technical College is a public school based in Pewaukee, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,803 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Get the full Waukesha County Technical College report
Metropolitan Community College Area did well this year, earning the #45 position. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Graduates carry a median of $14,340 in student loans. More on Metropolitan Community College Area
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #46 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Cuyahoga Community College District Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $17,629 in debt. Read more about Cuyahoga Community College District
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology placed #47 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Kirkland, WA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,997, while out-of-state students pay about $12,062. Students borrow a median of $19,695 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read the full report on Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
Central Community College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Grand Island, NE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $4,800. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Central Community College report
Dakota State University placed #49 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Dakota State University is a public school based in Madison, SD. Dakota State University graduates 49% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. Graduates carry a median of $24,841 in student loans. More on Dakota State University
Minnesota State University Mankato did well this year, earning the #50 position. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Minnesota State University Mankato Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $20,625 in debt. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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 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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