General Computer & Information Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general computer & information sciences programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 120 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general computer & information sciences students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general computer & information sciences education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Leading the list is University Of Pennsylvania, our #1 school for general computer & information sciences. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 957 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $135,663. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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A rank of #2 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top schools for general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 524 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $124,517 early in their careers. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $12,750 in student loans.
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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general computer & information sciences, ranking #3. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from Cornell University earn around $113,618 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,500.
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New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general computer & information sciences, ranking #4. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 1,224 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from New York University earn around $97,424 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,734.
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Bucknell University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Bucknell University awarded about 30 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Bucknell University generally make around $64,331. Bucknell University graduates carry a median of $25,951 in student loans.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #6 for general computer & information sciences this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 600 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $129,227 in their early career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans.
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Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #7 among the best general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 983 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $90,735 in their early career. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Swarthmore College came in at #8 for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. Swarthmore College awarded about 52 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Swarthmore College generally make around $103,686. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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Lafayette College landed the #9 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Easton. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 23 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Lafayette College in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of $59,513 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,931 to complete this degree.
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University At Buffalo ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Buffalo. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 443 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $52,403. Typical student debt for the program is $22,232.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #11 among the best general computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 407 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $100,059 in their early career. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans.
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George Washington University came in at #12 for general computer & information sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 10 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $71,192 in their early career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans.
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Yeshiva University landed the #13 spot for general computer & information sciences this year. Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 38 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Yeshiva University in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $52,838 early in their careers. Yeshiva University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans.
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Hamilton College placed #14 among the best general computer & information sciences schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Clinton. Hamilton College graduates 91% of students within six years. About 43 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Hamilton College in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Hamilton College earn a median of $48,806 early in their careers. Hamilton College graduates carry a median of $16,131 in student loans.
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Union College New York came in at #15 for general computer & information sciences this year. Union College New York is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Schenectady. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Union College New York awarded about 32 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Union College New York generally make around $52,020. Typical student debt for the program is $25,869.
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University Of Delaware ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Newark. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 189 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $75,310. Students borrow a median of $25,334 to complete this degree.
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Skidmore College earned the #17 position for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Skidmore College awarded about 31 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $34,440 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,274 to complete this degree.
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Seton Hall University came in at #18 for general computer & information sciences this year. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Seton Hall University awarded about 12 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $73,706. Typical student debt for the program is $23,422.
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New Jersey Institute Of Technology ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 795 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their general computer & information sciences degree from New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn around $80,902 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Haverford College came in at #20 for general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Haverford, Haverford College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Haverford College graduates 90% of students within six years. Haverford College awarded about 35 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year.
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Montgomery College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Rockville. There were roughly 337 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Montgomery College earn a median of $24,833 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000.
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Temple University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Temple University awarded about 188 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Temple University earn a median of $73,393 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #23 for general computer & information sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public university. About 57 general computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent year. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,947.
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Vassar College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. Vassar College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Vassar College graduates 91% of students within six years. Vassar College awarded about 33 general computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general computer & information sciences program make about $80,037 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,037.
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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best general computer & information sciences schools. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 100 general computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 120 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.