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2023 Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools

216 Colleges
$55,683 Avg Salary
$30,670 Avg Student Debt

In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 216 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for computer and information sciences majors pursuing an online bachelor's degree.

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the most popular school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue an online bachelor’s degree in the United States. WGU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.

Women make up 9% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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The in-demand online bachelor’s degree programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the United States. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.

About 23% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 77% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Phoenix - Arizona. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

Of the 850 students majoring in computer and information sciences at UOPX - Arizona, 78% are male and 22% are female.

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The in-demand online bachelor’s degree programs at American Public University System helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the United States. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

About 16% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 84% are male.

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Out of the 216 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern New Hampshire University landed the # 5 spot on the list. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Manchester.

Of the 1,051 students majoring in computer and information sciences at SNHU, 81% are male and 19% are female.

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#6

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, VA

With a ranking of #6, ECPI University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their online bachelor’s degree. ECPI University is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach.

About 17% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 83% are male.

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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 441 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, 82% are male and 18% are female.

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#8

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.

Women make up 20% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

With a ranking of #9, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their online bachelor’s degree. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

Women make up 23% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #10, Colorado State University - Global Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 22% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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#11

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #11, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 308 students majoring in computer and information sciences at UF, 81% are male and 19% are female.

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Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the city of College Station.

About 30% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 70% are male.

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DeVry University - Illinois landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. DeVry University - Illinois is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

Of the 277 students majoring in computer and information sciences at DeVry University - Illinois, 73% are male and 27% are female.

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#14

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

With a ranking of #14, Purdue University Global did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.

Women make up 19% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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#15

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.

Women make up 18% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

Full Computer & Information Sciences at Grand Canyon University Report

#16

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

Wilmington University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle.

About 25% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 75% are male.

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#17

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 652 students majoring in computer and information sciences at KSU Georgia, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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#18

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

Of the 237 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Capella University, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#19

University of the People

Pasadena, CA

With a ranking of #19, University of the People did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, University of the People is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 212 students majoring in computer and information sciences at University of the People, 83% are male and 17% are female.

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#20

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Dakota State is a small public school located in the distant town of Madison.

Of the 240 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Dakota State, 85% are male and 15% are female.

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Fort Hays State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in computer and information sciences at the school are women while 76% are male.

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American InterContinental University - Online landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.

Women make up 19% of the computer and information sciences majors at the school.

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#23

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

Of the 220 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Liberty University, 77% are male and 23% are female.

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#24

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

With a ranking of #24, Old Dominion University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer and information sciences students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Old Dominion is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.

Of the 182 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Old Dominion, 77% are male and 23% are female.

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#25

Park University

Parkville, MO

Park University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 174 students majoring in computer and information sciences at Park University, 83% are male and 17% are female.

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#27

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL
#28

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
#29

Baker College

Owosso, MI
#29

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA
#32

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL
#32

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL
#32

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
35 Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA
35 Troy University Troy, AL
37 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
38 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL
39 University of Missouri - St Louis Saint Louis, MO
40 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
41 Lewis University Romeoville, IL
42 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA
43 Miami Dade College Miami, FL

View the Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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 25 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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