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2026 Best Computer Science Schools in Oregon

4 Colleges in the United States
1,485 Computer Science Degrees Awarded
$70,326 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computer Science is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 16 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best computer science schools.

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Best Schools for Computer Science in Oregon

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Computer Science

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Leading the list is University Of Portland, our #1 school for computer science. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Portland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Portland graduates 80% of students within six years. University Of Portland awarded about 33 computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from University Of Portland generally make around $85,637. Typical student debt for the program is $22,590. More information about a degree in computer science from University Of Portland

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Oregon State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer science, ranking #2. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 1,130 computer science degrees were awarded at Oregon State University in the most recent year. Computer Science graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $85,376 early in their careers. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the computer science program at Oregon State University

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR

Pacific University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Pacific University in the most recent data year. Computer Science graduates of Pacific University earn a median of $60,850 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,170. More information about a degree in computer science from Pacific University

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Students looking for a strong computer science program will find one at Willamette University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Salem, Willamette University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. About 13 computer science degrees were awarded at Willamette University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Willamette University generally make around $80,077. Willamette University graduates carry a median of $22,537 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer science from Willamette University

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Portland State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer science, ranking #5. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. Portland State University graduates 53% of students within six years. About 244 computer science degrees were awarded at Portland State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $91,978 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. See the full computer science program report for Portland State University

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Clackamas Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best computer science schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Oregon City. About 21 computer science degrees were awarded at Clackamas Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Clackamas Community College generally make around $31,280. Clackamas Community College graduates carry a median of $13,915 in student loans. See the full computer science program report for Clackamas Community College

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Lewis And Clark College placed #7 among the best computer science schools. Lewis And Clark College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. Lewis And Clark College graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Lewis And Clark College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer science program make about $66,653 in their early career. Lewis And Clark College graduates carry a median of $24,000 in student loans. See the full computer science program report for Lewis And Clark College

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Lane Community College came in at #8 for computer science this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Eugene. There were roughly 14 computer science students who graduated with this degree at Lane Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer science degree from Lane Community College earn around $60,759 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,373 to complete this degree. See the full computer science program report for Lane Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 16 schools evaluated.

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