2026 Best Computer Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Information Sciences master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 2622 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed 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 Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Stanford University this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Stanford, CA. Stanford University graduates 92% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $65,910 in tuition and fees. Stanford University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $10,399 in debt. Read more about Stanford University
A rank of #2 makes Digipen Institute Of Technology one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Redmond, WA, Digipen Institute Of Technology is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $38,950 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Digipen Institute Of Technology report
A rank of #3 makes Rice University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $61,247. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $12,381. See the full Rice University profile
A rank of #4 makes Brown University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $71,312 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $11,500. More on Brown University
You'll be in good company at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus, which ranked #5 this year. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates 94% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,058, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $21,125 in debt. Get the full Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus report
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology placed #6 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,396. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $12,000. Read the full report on Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
University Of Pennsylvania placed #7 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $14,959. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile
Duke University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Durham, NC, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,758. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read the full report on Duke University
Yale University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $12,750. Read more about Yale University
University Of California Berkeley landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. University Of California Berkeley is a public school based in Berkeley, CA. University Of California Berkeley posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. Students borrow a median of $13,559 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
Carnegie Mellon University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Carnegie Mellon University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $21,442 in debt. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University
Johns Hopkins University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,730. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $12,750. More on Johns Hopkins University
Harvard University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. See the full Harvard University profile
Southern Methodist University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Dallas, TX, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. See the full Southern Methodist University profile
Cornell University placed #15 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. Cornell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $15,478. Read the full report on Cornell University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign did well this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Champaign, IL. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Students borrow a median of $19,429 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile
The University Of Texas At Austin did well this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. The University Of Texas At Austin Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
University Of Virginia Main Campus did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. University Of Virginia Main Campus Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $17,783 in debt. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile
Dartmouth College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hanover, NH. Dartmouth College posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,019. Graduates carry a median of $18,490 in student loans. More on Dartmouth College
Vanderbilt University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $14,500. Read the full report on Vanderbilt University
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Located in Tacoma, WA, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,168, with out-of-state students paying around $43,404. Students borrow a median of $16,277 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read the full report on University Of Washington Tacoma Campus
University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates 77% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $54,398. Graduates carry a median of $23,704 in student loans. Read more about University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #23 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Based in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $15,558 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Georgetown University placed #25 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Washington, DC. Georgetown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,089. Georgetown University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $16,007 in debt. Get the full Georgetown University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Florida Polytechnic University placed #26 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Lakeland, FL, Florida Polytechnic University is a public institution. Florida Polytechnic University graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $4,940, with out-of-state students paying around $21,004. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $7,500. Read more about Florida Polytechnic University
Northwestern University placed #27 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. Graduates carry a median of $13,300 in student loans. See the full Northwestern University profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #28 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, WI. About 90% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. More on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Saint Martins University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Based in Lacey, WA, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. In-state tuition and fees average $45,510. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $14,667. More on Saint Martins University
George Washington University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. George Washington University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $20,820 in debt. See the full George Washington University profile
Villanova University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Villanova, PA. Villanova University graduates 92% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $67,776. Graduates carry a median of $26,225 in student loans. See the full Villanova University profile
George Mason University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Located in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. More on George Mason University
University Of California San Diego came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Based in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. University Of California San Diego posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,550 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of California San Diego
University Of Maryland College Park placed #34 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Based in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,090 in student loans. More on University Of Maryland College Park
Michigan State University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $23,688 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Michigan State University report
Tufts University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Medford, MA. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Tufts University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $15,500 in debt. Read the full report on Tufts University
University Of Chicago ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,324. University Of Chicago Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $15,854 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Chicago
James Madison University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,966, while out-of-state students pay about $31,312. Graduates carry a median of $21,458 in student loans. Read the full report on James Madison University
Lehigh University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $64,980 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,015 in student loans. See the full Lehigh University profile
University Of Delaware landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. University Of Delaware Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $25,334 in debt. More on University Of Delaware
Western Governors University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. Western Governors University graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,658. Western Governors University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $20,067 in debt. Read the full report on Western Governors University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Information Sciences schools. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Graduates carry a median of $20,572 in student loans. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
North Carolina State University At Raleigh landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Located in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. Students borrow a median of $21,073 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Washington University In St Louis did well this year, earning the #44 position. Located in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,790. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Get the full Washington University In St Louis report
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #45 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $20,397 in debt. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #46 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,161, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $19,298 in debt. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
Boston University landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Located in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,102. Boston University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. More on Boston University
University Of Southern California placed #48 among Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Graduates carry a median of $23,372 in student loans. More on University Of Southern California
University Of Washington Bothell Campus did well this year, earning the #49 position. University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public school based in Bothell, WA. About 65% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,919, with out-of-state students paying around $43,155. Graduates carry a median of $15,558 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Washington Bothell Campus
Northeastern University Global Network did well this year, earning the #50 position. Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,688. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $23,001. Read the full report on Northeastern University Global Network
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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 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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