Computer Science 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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 690 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer science students pursuing a degree.
Where you study computer science matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computer Science rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computer Science Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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No school ranked higher than University Of California Berkeley this year for computer science. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 995 computer science degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $149,866 early in their careers. University Of California Berkeley graduates carry a median of $13,900 in student loans.
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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer science, ranking #2. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 910 computer science degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Cornell University earn around $153,122 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,698 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong computer science program will find one at Duke University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 314 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $133,356 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete this degree.
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates 96% of students within six years. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology awarded about 684 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology generally make around $154,492. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer science, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 420 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $90,293. Typical student debt for the program is $14,131.
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Harvard University landed the #6 spot for computer science this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 318 computer science degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $152,251 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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Stanford University landed the #7 spot for computer science this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Stanford. About 92% of students finish within six years. Stanford University awarded about 1,018 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Stanford University earn a median of $169,187 early in their careers. Stanford University graduates carry a median of $10,399 in student loans.
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University Of California Los Angeles landed the #8 spot for computer science this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 596 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $63,833 in their early career. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $16,097 in student loans.
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University Of Maryland College Park ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 1,330 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $99,756 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree.
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Northwestern University placed #10 among the best computer science schools. Set in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 336 computer science degrees were awarded at Northwestern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Northwestern University generally make around $99,981. Typical student debt for the program is $14,600.
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Georgetown University earned the #11 position for computer science this year. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 89 computer science degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $92,974 in their early career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,007 in student loans.
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #12 for computer science this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 287 computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $122,686 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,500 to complete this degree.
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Carnegie Mellon University landed the #13 spot for computer science this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 389 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $171,264 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,442.
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Tufts University came in at #14 for computer science this year. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 353 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Tufts University earn around $105,659 in the first couple years of their career. Tufts University graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans.
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University Of California Davis placed #15 among the best computer science schools. University Of California Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of California Davis awarded about 434 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from University Of California Davis earn around $53,749 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California Davis graduates carry a median of $14,404 in student loans.
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Washington University In St Louis placed #16 among the best computer science schools. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. About 94% of students finish within six years. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 276 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $105,977. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree.
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Dartmouth College placed #17 among the best computer science schools. Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 180 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of $132,919 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,490 to complete this degree.
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University Of California San Diego landed the #18 spot for computer science this year. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. About 86% of students finish within six years. University Of California San Diego awarded about 834 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $130,134 in the first couple years of their career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $16,550 in student loans.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best computer science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 877 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $140,244. Typical student debt for the program is $20,397.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #20 position for computer science this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 631 computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $142,074 early in their careers. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,118 in student loans.
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California Institute Of Technology came in at #21 for computer science this year. California Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena. California Institute Of Technology graduates 94% of students within six years. California Institute Of Technology awarded about 91 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of California Institute Of Technology earn a median of $173,344 early in their careers.
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Milwaukee School Of Engineering earned the #22 position for computer science this year. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee School Of Engineering is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Milwaukee School Of Engineering awarded about 46 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Milwaukee School Of Engineering generally make around $72,677. Students borrow a median of $27,667 to complete this degree.
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University Of Rochester landed the #23 spot for computer science this year. University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Rochester awarded about 216 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $99,878. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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George Washington University came in at #24 for computer science this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 271 computer science degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $104,200. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Princeton University earned the #25 position for computer science this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Princeton. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 267 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Princeton University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Princeton University generally make around $146,624. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888.
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Rest of the Top 50 Computer Science Schools
These schools also placed among the best for computer science this year:
The ranking above is published 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 · 690 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).
