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2026 Best Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools

5 Colleges in the United States
466 Computer Programming Degrees Awarded
$74,297 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computer Programming degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their computer programming programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 642 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 master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Computer Programming

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No school ranked higher than University Of Chicago this year for computer programming. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. University Of Chicago graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Chicago awarded about 69 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Programming graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $105,265 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer programming from University Of Chicago

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer programming, ranking #2. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 134 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Depaul University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer programming degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $94,629. Depaul University graduates carry a median of $25,497 in student loans. Read more about the computer programming program at Depaul University

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer programming, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 computer programming degrees were awarded at Marist College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from Marist College earn around $60,521 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,962 to complete this degree. See the full computer programming program report for Marist College

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Students looking for a strong computer programming program will find one at University Of Michigan Dearborn, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Michigan Dearborn graduates 58% of students within six years. University Of Michigan Dearborn awarded about 12 computer programming degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer programming degree from University Of Michigan Dearborn earn around $80,830 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Michigan Dearborn graduates carry a median of $19,723 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer programming from University Of Michigan Dearborn

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A rank of #5 makes Maharishi University Of Management one of the top schools for computer programming. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Fairfield. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Maharishi University Of Management in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $73,644 in their early career. More information about a degree in computer programming from Maharishi University Of Management

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Youngstown State University earned the #6 position for computer programming this year. This large public university is located in the city of Youngstown. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 117 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent data year. Computer Programming graduates of Youngstown State University earn a median of $49,025 early in their careers. Youngstown State University graduates carry a median of $26,373 in student loans. Read more about the computer programming program at Youngstown State University

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Grand Canyon University landed the #7 spot for computer programming this year. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 14 computer programming degrees were awarded at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year. Computer Programming graduates of Grand Canyon University earn a median of $52,190 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,702 to complete this degree. See the full computer programming program report for Grand Canyon University

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University Of Detroit Mercy ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best computer programming schools. University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Detroit. University Of Detroit Mercy graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 computer programming students who graduated with this degree at University Of Detroit Mercy in the most recent data year. Computer Programming graduates of University Of Detroit Mercy earn a median of $76,755 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,053. Read more about the computer programming program at University Of Detroit Mercy

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis landed the #9 spot for computer programming this year. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Maryville University Of Saint Louis graduates 66% of students within six years. About 48 computer programming degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer programming program make about $75,810 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree. Read more about the computer programming program at Maryville University Of Saint Louis

Other Computer Programming Degree Levels

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All Degree Levels in Computer Programming
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 642 schools evaluated.

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