2027 Best Computer Programming Associate’s Degree Schools
Computer Programming degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 127 schools to find the best for computer programming students.
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Best Schools for Computer Programming in the United States
See the highest-ranked computer programming schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Top Schools in Computer Programming
Our analysis ranked Fox Valley Technical College the best school in the country for a degree in computer programming. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 36 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $54,652 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,812.
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Joliet Junior College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer programming, ranking #2. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. Joliet Junior College awarded about 33 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Joliet Junior College generally make around $40,118. Joliet Junior College graduates carry a median of $11,995 in student loans.
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College Of Dupage is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer programming, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, College Of Dupage is a very large public university. College Of Dupage awarded about 74 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Programming graduates of College Of Dupage earn a median of $43,025 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,812.
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Bellevue College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. This large public university is located in the city of Bellevue. There were roughly 21 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $67,771 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,839.
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Green River Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer programming, ranking #5. This large public university is located in the city of Auburn. There were roughly 36 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Green River Community College in the most recent data year.
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College Of Southern Nevada placed #6 among the best computer programming schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Las Vegas. About 41 computer programming degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $35,850 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,980 to complete this degree.
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Waukesha County Technical College came in at #7 for computer programming this year. Set in the suburb of Pewaukee, Waukesha County Technical College is a large public institution. About 30 computer programming degrees were awarded at Waukesha County Technical College in the most recent year. Computer Programming graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn a median of $46,398 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,595.
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Indian Hills Community College landed the #8 spot for computer programming this year. Set in the town of Ottumwa, Indian Hills Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Indian Hills Community College awarded about 32 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $63,559 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Des Moines Area Community College came in at #9 for computer programming this year. Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny. There were roughly 126 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $43,121 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,956.
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Gwinnett Technical College earned the #10 position for computer programming this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. About 55 computer programming degrees were awarded at Gwinnett Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Gwinnett Technical College earn around $35,284 in the first couple years of their career. Gwinnett Technical College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans.
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Cincinnati State Technical And Community College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a large public institution. About 29 computer programming degrees were awarded at Cincinnati State Technical And Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Cincinnati State Technical And Community College generally make around $55,996. Students borrow a median of $12,736 to complete this degree.
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New England Institute Of Technology ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of East Greenwich. New England Institute Of Technology awarded about 25 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from New England Institute Of Technology earn around $72,595 in the first couple years of their career. New England Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $16,466 in student loans.
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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology landed the #13 spot for computer programming this year. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirkland. There were roughly 14 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Lake Washington Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Lake Washington Institute Of Technology earn around $60,000 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,695.
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Valencia College landed the #14 spot for computer programming this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orlando. About 156 computer programming degrees were awarded at Valencia College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Valencia College earn around $36,601 in the first couple years of their career. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $14,070 in student loans.
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Clover Park Technical College came in at #15 for computer programming this year. Clover Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lakewood. About 17 computer programming degrees were awarded at Clover Park Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Clover Park Technical College earn around $42,209 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,154.
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Moraine Park Technical College came in at #16 for computer programming this year. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. About 16 computer programming degrees were awarded at Moraine Park Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Moraine Park Technical College generally make around $39,552. Typical student debt for the program is $11,471.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College awarded about 18 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $42,016. Typical student debt for the program is $14,997.
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Ranken Technical College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. About 16 computer programming degrees were awarded at Ranken Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $43,573 in their early career. Ranken Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,325 in student loans.
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Brigham Young University Idaho placed #19 among the best computer programming schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Rexburg. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 125 computer programming degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Brigham Young University Idaho earn around $43,853 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,287 to complete this degree.
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Hennepin Technical College landed the #20 spot for computer programming this year. Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. About 12 computer programming degrees were awarded at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Hennepin Technical College earn around $52,059 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,887 to complete this degree.
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Southeast Community College Area ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Southeast Community College Area is a large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Southeast Community College Area awarded about 26 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $44,877. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete this degree.
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Columbus State Community College came in at #22 for computer programming this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. There were roughly 81 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State Community College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $9,041.
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Southeast Technical Institute ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. About 19 computer programming degrees were awarded at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Southeast Technical Institute earn around $53,874 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,827.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College placed #24 among the best computer programming schools. Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. About 43 computer programming degrees were awarded at Chippewa Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Chippewa Valley Technical College generally make around $44,673. Chippewa Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans.
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Diablo Valley College came in at #25 for computer programming this year. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. Diablo Valley College awarded about 119 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $27,813 in their early career. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 127 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).
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