2026 Best Computational Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computational Science bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 104 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.
To help you make your decision, 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 Computational Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found The University Of Texas At Austin to be the best Computational Science school in the United States. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. The median Computational Science program debt is $21,275. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin
The strong Computational Science programs at Washington State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. Typical Computational Science student debt is $21,903. Read the full report on Washington State University
The strong Computational Science programs at Iowa State University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Iowa State University graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Graduates carry a median of $23,495 in student loans. Get the full Iowa State University report
The strong Computational Science programs at American University earned it the #5 place in the United States. American University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Students from in state pay about $58,771 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete their Computational Science program here. See the full American University profile
University Of South Carolina Beaufort placed #6 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Set in Bluffton, SC, University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,730, while out-of-state students pay about $21,776. University Of South Carolina Beaufort Computational Science students take on a median of $27,971 in debt. Read more about University Of South Carolina Beaufort
Temple University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Typical Computational Science student debt is $26,259. See the full Temple University profile
Saint Peters College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Read more about Saint Peters College
Cuny City College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Get the full Cuny City College report
Ball State University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. See the full Ball State University profile
Full Sail University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. See the full Full Sail University profile
Cuny Graduate School And University Center did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay did well this year, earning the #12 position. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Green Bay report
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. See the full Keiser University Ft Lauderdale profile
University Of Arkansas ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Read more about University Of Arkansas
Valparaiso University placed #15 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Get the full Valparaiso University report
Oregon Institute Of Technology placed #16 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Get the full Oregon Institute Of Technology report
Mercer University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. See the full Mercer University profile
University Of Maine did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on University Of Maine
Creighton University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Get the full Creighton University report
Texas A And M University Commerce did well this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full Texas A And M University Commerce report
Arkansas State University Main Campus came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read more about Arkansas State University Main Campus
Anderson University Indiana came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Get the full Anderson University Indiana report
Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology did well this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology report
Wichita State University placed #24 among Computational Science schools in the United States. See the full Wichita State University profile
Rose State College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Rose State College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computational Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. More on Tulane University Of Louisiana
University Of Central Florida ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. See the full University Of Central Florida profile
University Of The Pacific placed #28 among Computational Science schools in the United States. See the full University Of The Pacific profile
University Of California Irvine came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of California Irvine report
Macalester College placed #30 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Get the full Macalester College report
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Great Valley came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Great Valley profile
Indiana University Bloomington ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. More on Indiana University Bloomington
Georgia State University placed #33 among Computational Science schools in the United States. More on Georgia State University
Hartnell College
Hartnell College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Hartnell College
Manhattanville College placed #35 among Computational Science schools in the United States. More on Manhattanville College
Stony Brook University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. More on Stony Brook University
Indiana University Southeast placed #37 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Indiana University Southeast
University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #38 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Maine At Augusta profile
New York University placed #39 among Computational Science schools in the United States. See the full New York University profile
University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Read the full report on University Of Central Oklahoma
The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga came in at #41 in this year's ranking. More on The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Washington University In St Louis landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile
Cuny New York City College Of Technology came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cuny New York City College Of Technology
Montclair State University came in at #44 in this year's ranking. More on Montclair State University
Rowan University
Rowan University did well this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full Rowan University report
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. See the full Missouri State University Springfield profile
Siena College
Siena College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. See the full Siena College profile
Rice University
Rice University came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read more about Rice University
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis did well this year, earning the #49 position. More on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
George Mason University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Read more about George Mason University
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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 104 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).