2026 Best Computational Science Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computational Science master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 104 institutions 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.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Carnegie Mellon University this year in the United States. Set in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,636. The median Computational Science program debt is $23,529. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on this year's Computational Science ranking in the United States. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. About 96% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Typical Computational Science student debt is $16,155. Read the full report on University Of Pennsylvania
A rank of #4 makes Georgetown University one of the top choices 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. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete their Computational Science program here. More on Georgetown University
A rank of #5 makes New York University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Typical Computational Science student debt is $21,897. Read more about New York University
University Of Notre Dame ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school based in Notre Dame, IN. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $65,025 in tuition and fees. Typical Computational Science student debt is $19,891. More on University Of Notre Dame
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #7 among Computational Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Austin, TX. About 89% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Typical Computational Science student debt is $21,275. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
Indiana University Bloomington ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. This public school is set in Bloomington, IN. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,144 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Indiana University Bloomington Computational Science students take on a median of $20,542 in debt. Read more about Indiana University Bloomington
University Of California San Diego landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in La Jolla, CA. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Students borrow a median of $17,101 to complete their Computational Science program here. Read more about University Of California San Diego
Vanderbilt University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Based in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Vanderbilt University Computational Science students take on a median of $13,975 in debt. Read more about Vanderbilt University
University Of Central Florida came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Orlando, FL, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,368, while out-of-state students pay about $22,467. Graduates carry a median of $21,620 in student loans. Get the full University Of Central Florida report
Michigan State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. The median Computational Science program debt is $25,213. Get the full Michigan State University report
Temple University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Temple University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete their Computational Science program here. Read more about Temple University
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus placed #15 among Computational Science schools in the United States. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public school based in Norman, OK. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete their Computational Science program here. Read more about University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
The University Of Texas At El Paso placed #16 among Computational Science schools in the United States. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public school based in El Paso, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Graduates carry a median of $19,819 in student loans. See the full The University Of Texas At El Paso profile
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Commerce, TX, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. About 43% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,026, with out-of-state students paying around $22,326. Graduates carry a median of $23,796 in student loans. Read the full report on Texas A And M University Commerce
Cuny City College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in New York, NY, Cuny City College is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,340, compared with $15,290 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,389 in student loans. More on Cuny City College
Florida International University placed #20 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Set in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,565, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Get the full Florida International University report
Mercer University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Mercer University
Duke University
Duke University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Read more about Duke University
Robert Morris University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Get the full Robert Morris University report
Augustana College South Dakota ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. See the full Augustana College South Dakota profile
University Of Maine did well this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full University Of Maine report
Wichita State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Get the full Wichita State University report
Hamline University came in at #24 in this year's ranking. More on Hamline University
Le Moyne College
Le Moyne College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Le Moyne College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Computational Science Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Full Sail University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Get the full Full Sail University report
University Of Miami ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. Read the full report on University Of Miami
Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Get the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus report
Ball State University did well this year, earning the #29 position. See the full Ball State University profile
University Of Wisconsin Parkside landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Wisconsin Parkside
George Mason University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. See the full George Mason University profile
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology placed #32 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology
Duquesne University placed #33 among Computational Science schools in the United States. More on Duquesne University
Hartnell College
Hartnell College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Hartnell College
University Of South Carolina Beaufort came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of South Carolina Beaufort report
Manhattanville College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. More on Manhattanville College
University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Maine At Augusta report
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Indiana University Southeast ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. More on Indiana University Southeast
University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Central Oklahoma report
Iowa State University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Iowa State University
Indiana University East came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Get the full Indiana University East report
Valparaiso University did well this year, earning the #43 position. More on Valparaiso University
Arkansas State University Main Campus came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read more about Arkansas State University Main Campus
Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read more about Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology
Indiana University Kokomo came in at #46 in this year's ranking. See the full Indiana University Kokomo profile
Cuny Graduate School And University Center placed #47 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
Michigan Technological University placed #48 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Michigan Technological University
University Of Rochester placed #49 among Computational Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
Dixie State College Of Utah ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Computational Science schools. See the full Dixie State College Of Utah profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 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).