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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky

10 Colleges
$46,776 Avg Salary
$23,364 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 5th in Kentucky. In fact, 3,926 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Kentucky to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools

Our analysis found Jefferson Community and Technical College to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Louisville.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Jefferson Community and Technical College take out $15,155 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UK carry an average student debtload of $24,978. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $189, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Somerset Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Kentucky. Located in the town of Somerset, SCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Computer & Information Sciences majors at SCC take out an average of $13,900 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#4

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Kentucky University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at WKU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $119.

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The excellent programs at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Kentucky. Located in the city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public school with a small student population.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from SKYCTC take out $8,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#6

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

Sullivan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.

On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Sullivan University take out $29,078 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $116.

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#7

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from NKU carry an average student debtload of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $274, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Eastern Kentucky University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer and information sciences programs. Eastern is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Richmond.

The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Eastern take out is $23,625.

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#9

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY

With a ranking of #9, Kentucky State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the distant town of Frankfort, KY State is a public school with a small student population.

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#10

Murray State University

Murray, KY

Murray State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Murray State accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,558
West Virginia 1,446
Florida 9,003
Virginia 7,392
Arkansas 973
Mississippi 750
South Carolina 1,509
Louisiana 1,193
Alabama 1,799
Georgia 8,045
Tennessee 1,795

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 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 Almonroth.

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