Computer & Information Sciences 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 54 schools to find the best for computer & information sciences students.
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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 & information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Ohio State University Main Campus this year for computer & information sciences. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 192 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Ohio State University Main Campus earn around $82,448 in the first couple years of their career. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong computer & information sciences program will find one at Miami University Oxford, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. Miami University Oxford awarded about 242 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $49,700 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,347.
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A rank of #3 makes Denison University one of the top schools for computer & information sciences. Denison University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Granville. Denison University graduates 79% of students within six years. About 35 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Denison University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $39,797 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,360.
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The University Of Findlay came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The University Of Findlay graduates 58% of students within six years. About 71 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at The University Of Findlay in the most recent year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of The University Of Findlay earn a median of $57,676 early in their careers. The University Of Findlay graduates carry a median of $25,759 in student loans.
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University Of Dayton came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Dayton graduates 80% of students within six years. University Of Dayton awarded about 357 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from University Of Dayton earn around $74,052 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Dayton graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Case Western Reserve University came in at #6 for computer & information sciences this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cleveland. Case Western Reserve University graduates 87% of students within six years. About 252 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $95,688. Students borrow a median of $25,391 to complete this degree.
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The College Of Wooster ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Wooster. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 40 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at The College Of Wooster in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of The College Of Wooster earn a median of $32,382 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,936.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #8 for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 1,555 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $80,126 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,064.
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Otterbein University came in at #9 for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Westerville, Otterbein University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Otterbein University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Otterbein University earn around $45,871 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,282.
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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #10 for computer & information sciences this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. About 109 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus generally make around $63,557. Typical student debt for the program is $28,633.
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University Of Cincinnati Clermont College earned the #11 position for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Batavia, University Of Cincinnati Clermont College is a large public university. University Of Cincinnati Clermont College awarded about 26 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from University Of Cincinnati Clermont College earn around $39,221 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,017 to complete this degree.
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Cincinnati State Technical And Community College placed #12 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 72 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cincinnati State Technical And Community College in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Cincinnati State Technical And Community College earn a median of $49,127 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,020.
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Ohio Northern University earned the #13 position for computer & information sciences this year. Ohio Northern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ada. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 16 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ohio Northern University in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Ohio Northern University earn a median of $69,046 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,661.
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Columbus State Community College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbus. About 322 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Columbus State Community College in the most recent year. Columbus State Community College graduates carry a median of $9,041 in student loans.
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Wittenberg University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Wittenberg University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Wittenberg University awarded about 12 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $40,093 in their early career. Wittenberg University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Xavier University earned the #16 position for computer & information sciences this year. Xavier University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati. About 68% of students finish within six years. Xavier University awarded about 30 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Xavier University earn around $73,546 in the first couple years of their career. Xavier University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Walsh University came in at #17 for computer & information sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of North Canton. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Walsh University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Walsh University generally make around $53,629. Students borrow a median of $28,064 to complete this degree.
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Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #18 for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Bowling Green State University Main Campus awarded about 53 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $53,816. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $33,286 in student loans.
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Lorain County Community College landed the #19 spot for computer & information sciences this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Elyria. Lorain County Community College awarded about 202 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Lorain County Community College earn around $40,095 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,611.
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Oberlin College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Oberlin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin. About 81% of students finish within six years. About 43 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Oberlin College in the most recent year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Oberlin College earn a median of $25,146 early in their careers. Oberlin College graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans.
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Cleveland State University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This large public university is located in the city of Cleveland. About 51% of students finish within six years. About 478 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Cleveland State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Cleveland State University generally make around $64,899. Students borrow a median of $30,779 to complete this degree.
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Sinclair Community College came in at #22 for computer & information sciences this year. Sinclair Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Dayton. There were roughly 420 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Sinclair Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Sinclair Community College earn around $45,772 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,816 to complete this degree.
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Wright State University Main Campus earned the #23 position for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. There were roughly 427 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $69,071 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,979 to complete this degree.
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Kent State University At Kent ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public institution. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. Kent State University At Kent awarded about 420 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $63,146 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,922 to complete this degree.
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Baldwin Wallace College earned the #25 position for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Baldwin Wallace College graduates 67% of students within six years. About 33 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Baldwin Wallace College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Baldwin Wallace College generally make around $55,286. Baldwin Wallace College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 54 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.
