2026 Best Math Computer Science Schools
Looking for the best Math Computer Science programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 97 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Math Computer Science Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Harvey Mudd College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Math Computer Science programs schools in the United States. Located in Claremont, CA, Harvey Mudd College is a private not-for-profit institution. Harvey Mudd College graduates 92% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,613. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $23,000. Get the full Harvey Mudd College report
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology came in at #2 on this year's Math Computer Science ranking in the United States. Based in Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,396. The median Math Computer Science program debt is $13,516. Read more about Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #4 on this year's Math Computer Science ranking in the United States. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Columbia University In The City Of New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Out of the 97 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Yale University landed the #5 spot. Yale University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Haven, CT. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Yale University
George Mason University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. George Mason University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $27,000. See the full George Mason University profile
Santa Clara University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Santa Clara University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Students from in state pay about $61,293 in tuition and fees. Santa Clara University Math Computer Science students take on a median of $21,500 in debt. Get the full Santa Clara University report
Washington University In St Louis landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Based in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,790. Washington University In St Louis Math Computer Science students take on a median of $17,553 in debt. Get the full Washington University In St Louis report
Grand Valley State University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public institution. Grand Valley State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, with out-of-state students paying around $21,894. Students borrow a median of $26,378 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. See the full Grand Valley State University profile
Dominican University placed #10 among Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $38,828. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $26,236. Get the full Dominican University report
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign did well this year, earning the #11 position. Located in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,350 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. Get the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign report
Reed College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Portland, OR, Reed College is a private not-for-profit institution. Reed College graduates 72% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $69,350 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $21,137 in student loans. Read more about Reed College
University Of Utah came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. University Of Utah graduates 65% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. The median Math Computer Science program debt is $20,798. Read more about University Of Utah
University Of California Irvine landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Set in Irvine, CA, University Of California Irvine is a public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,752, with out-of-state students paying around $46,640. Graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans. Get the full University Of California Irvine report
University Of California San Diego came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Located in La Jolla, CA, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, while out-of-state students pay about $47,676. Students borrow a median of $18,887 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. See the full University Of California San Diego profile
Lipscomb University placed #16 among Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Lipscomb University is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashville, TN. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $40,572 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full Lipscomb University profile
Pepperdine University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Math Computer Science schools. Based in Malibu, CA, Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Pepperdine University graduates 83% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,918. Pepperdine University Math Computer Science students take on a median of $23,645 in debt. Read more about Pepperdine University
Temple University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Temple University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Temple University Math Computer Science students take on a median of $28,185 in debt. Read more about Temple University
University Of Oregon ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Math Computer Science schools. This public school is set in Eugene, OR. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,034 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Oregon
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Set in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Graduates carry a median of $25,234 in student loans. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst report
Western Washington University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Math Computer Science schools. Set in Bellingham, WA, Western Washington University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,582, compared with $28,707 for out-of-state students. Typical Math Computer Science student debt is $20,361. See the full Western Washington University profile
Western Michigan University placed #24 among Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in Kalamazoo, MI, Western Michigan University is a public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Students borrow a median of $27,981 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. More on Western Michigan University
San Diego State University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Based in San Diego, CA, San Diego State University is a public institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,728, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. Students borrow a median of $16,417 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. Read the full report on San Diego State University
Western Oregon University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Based in Monmouth, OR, Western Oregon University is a public institution. Western Oregon University graduates 47% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,514, compared with $32,169 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,166 to complete their Math Computer Science program here. Get the full Western Oregon University report
Virginia Wesleyan College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. Virginia Wesleyan College posts a six-year graduation rate of 42%. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,500. Virginia Wesleyan College Math Computer Science students take on a median of $27,925 in debt. See the full Virginia Wesleyan College profile
Depaul University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Located in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,405. Graduates carry a median of $25,310 in student loans. See the full Depaul University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Math Computer Science Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Based in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. University Of Akron Main Campus Math Computer Science students take on a median of $24,813 in debt. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report
Letourneau University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Located in Longview, TX, Letourneau University is a private not-for-profit institution. Letourneau University graduates 59% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $37,160. Letourneau University Math Computer Science students take on a median of $32,086 in debt. See the full Letourneau University profile
Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary placed #28 among Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary
Barnard College
Barnard College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full Barnard College report
Whittier College
Whittier College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Whittier College report
Duke University
Duke University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Math Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Duke University
Navarro College
Navarro College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. See the full Navarro College profile
Swarthmore College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. See the full Swarthmore College profile
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #34 position. More on University Of Southern California
Louisiana Tech University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. See the full Louisiana Tech University profile
Christian Brothers University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Math Computer Science schools. See the full Christian Brothers University profile
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full Bowdoin College report
University Of Illinois At Chicago did well this year, earning the #38 position. See the full University Of Illinois At Chicago profile
University Of Pennsylvania placed #39 among Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
Bryan College Dayton came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read more about Bryan College Dayton
Lawrence University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Math Computer Science schools. More on Lawrence University
San Jose State University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Math Computer Science schools. More on San Jose State University
Grace College And Theological Seminary landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. More on Grace College And Theological Seminary
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. More on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Goucher College
Goucher College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Goucher College
Arizona State University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Math Computer Science schools. More on Arizona State University
Newberry College
Newberry College placed #47 among Math Computer Science schools in the United States. Read more about Newberry College
Wichita State University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Wichita State University
University Of Illinois At Springfield came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Springfield
Hofstra University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read more about Hofstra University
Best Math Computer Science Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Math Computer Science Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Math Computer Science Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Math Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Math Computer Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Math Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Math Computer Science Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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 97 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).