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.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best computer & information sciences schools.
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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 Brown University this year for computer & information sciences. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 510 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Brown University in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Brown University earn a median of $143,238 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,500.
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Students looking for a strong computer & information sciences program will find one at Providence College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Providence College graduates 86% of students within six years. Providence College awarded about 32 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Providence College generally make around $69,195. Typical student debt for the program is $26,833.
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University Of Rhode Island came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. University Of Rhode Island graduates 72% of students within six years. University Of Rhode Island awarded about 165 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of $75,052 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750.
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Rhode Island School Of Design is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Providence, Rhode Island School Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. Rhode Island School Of Design awarded about 54 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Rhode Island School Of Design generally make around $29,894. Typical student debt for the program is $26,943.
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Roger Williams University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Roger Williams University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Roger Williams University earn around $48,664 in the first couple years of their career. Roger Williams University graduates carry a median of $25,676 in student loans.
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New England Institute Of Technology ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the suburb of East Greenwich, New England Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 78 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at New England Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from New England Institute Of Technology earn around $69,409 in the first couple years of their career. New England Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $28,475 in student loans.
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Johnson And Wales University Providence ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Johnson And Wales University Providence in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Johnson And Wales University Providence generally make around $32,735. Johnson And Wales University Providence graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Community College Of Rhode Island came in at #8 for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public university. About 37 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Community College Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Community College Of Rhode Island earn around $33,781 in the first couple years of their career. Community College Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans.
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Johnson And Wales University Online placed #9 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Online is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 20 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Johnson And Wales University Online in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $32,735 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Rhode Island College placed #10 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public institution. Rhode Island College graduates 48% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Rhode Island College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $60,361 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Notes and References
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 · 10 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.
