Computer & Information Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their computer & information sciences programs.
College Factual analyzed 670 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computer & information sciences schools.
Our analysis ranked Joliet Junior College the best school in the country for a degree in computer & information sciences. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Joliet. Joliet Junior College awarded about 111 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Joliet Junior College earn around $40,118 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,995.
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A rank of #2 makes Fox Valley Technical College one of the top schools for computer & information sciences. Fox Valley Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton. There were roughly 123 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Fox Valley Technical College generally make around $46,599. Students borrow a median of $13,363 to complete this degree.
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University Of Massachusetts Lowell is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer & information sciences, ranking #3. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 329 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $110,896 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates carry a median of $22,178 in student loans.
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Montgomery College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Montgomery College is a very large public school located in the city of Rockville. Montgomery College awarded about 459 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $24,833 in their early career. Montgomery College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Northern Virginia Community College one of the top schools for computer & information sciences. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 1,617 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $48,277 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,664 to complete this degree.
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Madison Area Technical College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 151 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $56,892 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,368.
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Whatcom Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Whatcom Community College awarded about 85 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $51,466 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,510 to complete this degree.
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Bellevue College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Bellevue, Bellevue College is a large public university. There were roughly 271 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $57,460 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,502 to complete this degree.
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College Of Dupage earned the #9 position for computer & information sciences this year. College Of Dupage is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn. There were roughly 176 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at College Of Dupage in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from College Of Dupage generally make around $45,016. Typical student debt for the program is $8,214.
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De Anza College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Cupertino. There were roughly 156 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans.
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American Public University System earned the #11 position for computer & information sciences this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Charles Town. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 663 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at American Public University System in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from American Public University System earn around $70,239 in the first couple years of their career. American Public University System graduates carry a median of $17,533 in student loans.
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Anne Arundel Community College landed the #12 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 143 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Anne Arundel Community College earn around $59,894 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,926.
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Renton Technical College came in at #13 for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Renton, Renton Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 62 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Renton Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Renton Technical College generally make around $80,411. Renton Technical College graduates carry a median of $18,582 in student loans.
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College Of Southern Nevada earned the #14 position for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Las Vegas, College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public institution. About 642 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from College Of Southern Nevada earn around $35,850 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,980 to complete this degree.
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College Of Southern Maryland placed #15 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 112 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $51,719 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,728 to complete this degree.
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Salt Lake Community College landed the #16 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. About 191 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $55,961 in their early career. Salt Lake Community College graduates carry a median of $10,250 in student loans.
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Des Moines Area Community College landed the #17 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 175 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Des Moines Area Community College earn around $66,093 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,399 to complete this degree.
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Weber State University placed #18 among the best computer & information sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Ogden. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Weber State University awarded about 495 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Weber State University generally make around $74,098. Students borrow a median of $12,331 to complete this degree.
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Wake Technical Community College placed #20 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a very large public university. Wake Technical Community College awarded about 305 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $48,280 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,698.
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Sinclair Community College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Dayton. About 232 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Sinclair Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $45,772 in their early career. Sinclair Community College graduates carry a median of $17,816 in student loans.
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Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #22 spot for computer & information sciences this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Rexburg. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates 50% of students within six years. About 911 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Brigham Young University Idaho earn around $59,561 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,440.
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Bismarck State College came in at #23 for computer & information sciences this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Bismarck. There were roughly 81 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Bismarck State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Bismarck State College earn around $61,364 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,101 to complete this degree.
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Rochester Institute Of Technology placed #24 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 1,047 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Rochester Institute Of Technology earn around $78,452 in the first couple years of their career. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,231 in student loans.
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Leeward Community College landed the #25 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Pearl City, Leeward Community College is a large public institution. Leeward Community College awarded about 90 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Leeward Community College earn around $21,784 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,776 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong computer & information sciences education:
The ranking above is published 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 · 670 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).
