2027 Best Computer Programming Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Computer Programming programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 40 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computer programming schools.
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Best Schools for Computer Programming in the United States
See the highest-ranked computer programming schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.
Top Schools in Computer Programming
Our analysis ranked Yale University the best school in the country for a degree in computer programming. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 computer programming degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $74,578 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357.
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A rank of #2 makes Miami University Oxford one of the top schools for computer programming. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 computer programming degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Miami University Oxford earn around $49,700 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,177.
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University Of California Irvine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer programming, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. About 99 computer programming degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Computer Programming graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $50,958 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,539 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong computer programming program will find one at Dominican University Of California, which ranked #4. Dominican University Of California is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Rafael. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. There were roughly 23 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Dominican University Of California in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Dominican University Of California generally make around $70,752. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Students looking for a strong computer programming program will find one at Rochester Institute Of Technology, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 13 computer programming degrees were awarded at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Rochester Institute Of Technology generally make around $83,875. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Depaul University placed #6 among the best computer programming schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Depaul University graduates 68% of students within six years. Depaul University awarded about 162 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Programming graduates of Depaul University earn a median of $72,234 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,497 to complete this degree.
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Western Governors University earned the #7 position for computer programming this year. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 174 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Western Governors University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Western Governors University earn around $74,771 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete this degree.
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University Of Utah landed the #8 spot for computer programming this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Salt Lake City. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 47 computer programming degrees were awarded at University Of Utah in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from University Of Utah earn around $60,527 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Utah graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #9 among the best computer programming schools. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 55 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. Typical student debt for the program is $23,530.
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University Of Michigan Dearborn ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Michigan Dearborn awarded about 39 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from University Of Michigan Dearborn generally make around $80,830. Typical student debt for the program is $19,723.
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Seattle Community College North Campus ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Seattle Community College North Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Seattle. Seattle Community College North Campus awarded about 23 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $48,739 in their early career. Seattle Community College North Campus graduates carry a median of $19,504 in student loans.
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Champlain College placed #12 among the best computer programming schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Burlington. Champlain College graduates 65% of students within six years. About 80 computer programming degrees were awarded at Champlain College in the most recent year. Computer Programming graduates of Champlain College earn a median of $58,490 early in their careers. Champlain College graduates carry a median of $26,437 in student loans.
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Neumont University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Neumont University is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Neumont University awarded about 45 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year.
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Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #14 spot for computer programming this year. Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brigham Young University Idaho awarded about 270 computer programming degrees in the most recent data 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. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates carry a median of $13,287 in student loans.
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Green River Community College earned the #15 position for computer programming this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public institution. Green River Community College awarded about 47 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year.
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Morningside College placed #16 among the best computer programming schools. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. There were roughly 11 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Morningside College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Morningside College earn around $54,988 in the first couple years of their career. Morningside College graduates carry a median of $27,281 in student loans.
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Bellevue University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. About 111 computer programming degrees were awarded at Bellevue University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $69,254. Students borrow a median of $26,108 to complete this degree.
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Bellevue College came in at #18 for computer programming this year. Set in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public institution. Bellevue College awarded about 32 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Bellevue College generally make around $67,771. Bellevue College graduates carry a median of $18,839 in student loans.
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Siena College came in at #19 for computer programming this year. Located in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Siena College graduates 75% of students within six years. Siena College awarded about 10 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $44,535 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,656.
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Rowan University came in at #20 for computer programming this year. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. About 67% of students finish within six years. Rowan University awarded about 154 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $41,799. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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Boise State University placed #21 among the best computer programming schools. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 41 computer programming degrees were awarded at Boise State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Boise State University generally make around $49,059. Students borrow a median of $24,311 to complete this degree.
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New England Institute Of Technology ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best computer programming schools. Located in the suburb of East Greenwich, New England Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. New England Institute Of Technology awarded about 15 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $72,595 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $38,133.
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University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #23 spot for computer programming this year. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 19 computer programming degrees were awarded at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $64,311 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,791.
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Utah Valley University placed #24 among the best computer programming schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. About 40% of students finish within six years. Utah Valley University awarded about 45 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $51,242 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete this degree.
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Georgia State University came in at #25 for computer programming this year. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Georgia State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $51,103. Georgia State University graduates carry a median of $26,091 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 40 Computer Programming Schools
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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 · 40 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.