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2024 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools

320 Colleges in the United States
51,681 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #15 most popular major in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 320 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general computer & information sciences students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 51,681 degrees in general computer & information sciences during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Computer & Information Sciences School

Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools The computer and information sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences rankings. We derive our Best Overall General Computer & Information Sciences School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your General Computer & Information Sciences Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Master's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences
Doctor's Degrees in Computer and Information Sciences

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for General Computer & Information Sciences in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the computer and information sciences degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Computer and Information Sciences

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
451 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. UPenn is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 451 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent data year.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CT
135 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Yale University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.

There were about 135 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
946 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a great choice for students interested in a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 57 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 946 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
451 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Johns Hopkins University if you wish to pursue a degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 451 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
2,866 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 2866 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent data year.

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Rice University
Houston, TX
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
293 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rice is a great university overall.

There were approximately 293 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rice in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
30th Most Popular In NY
23.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 21 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
942 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. This university ranks 4th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 942 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WA
180 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. This university ranks 1st out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 180 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
863 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin. This university ranks 2nd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 863 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA
93 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.

There were about 93 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent year we have data available.

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Brown University
Providence, RI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In RI
40 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 40 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WI
1,011 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

UW - Madison is a fairly large public university located in the city of Madison. This university ranks 1st out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 1011 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
333 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 333 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
724 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 724 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
488 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. This school ranks 2nd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 488 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
489 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 489 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In PA
59 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 3rd out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 59 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Swarthmore in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In MA
24.0% Growth in Graduates

MIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.

There were approximately 25 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
656 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

UF is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Gainesville. This university ranks 1st out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 656 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VA
416 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were about 416 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In IL

Located in the small city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 3 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year.

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA
44 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Wellesley. This college ranks 12th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 44 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN
113 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Notre Dame is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Notre Dame. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were roughly 113 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent year we have data available.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In PA
159 Computer and Information Sciences Degrees Awarded

Temple is a fairly large public university located in the city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 11th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 159 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Bentley University
Waltham, MA
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for General Computer & Information Sciences students that almost earned our Best General Computer & Information Sciences Schools award.

Rank College Location
49 University of North Texas Denton, TX
50 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
51 Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT
52 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
53 University of Houston Houston, TX
54 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
55 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE
56 Fordham University Bronx, NY
57 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
58 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
59 University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD
60 George Washington University Washington, DC
61 University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Durham, NH
62 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
63 University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
64 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA

General Computer & Information Sciences by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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General Computer & Information Sciences is one of 5 different types of Computer Information Systems programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

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