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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a degree.
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Our analysis ranked John Brown University the best school in the country for a degree in computer & information sciences. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Siloam Springs. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at John Brown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $50,420 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,216 to complete this degree.
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University Of Arkansas is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 193 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $61,975 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,361 to complete this degree.
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Harding University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Harding University graduates 69% of students within six years. Harding University awarded about 80 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $78,041 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,468.
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Hendrix College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Hendrix College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Conway. Hendrix College graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Hendrix College in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Hendrix College earn a median of $27,605 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,072 to complete this degree.
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Southern Arkansas University Tech is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public university. About 64 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Southern Arkansas University Tech in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $34,302 in their early career. Southern Arkansas University Tech graduates carry a median of $8,488 in student loans.
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Arkansas Tech University placed #6 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 442 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas Tech University in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $45,904 early in their careers. Arkansas Tech University graduates carry a median of $19,975 in student loans.
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University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earned the #7 position for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. There were roughly 329 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas At Little Rock in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Arkansas At Little Rock generally make around $54,763. Students borrow a median of $22,714 to complete this degree.
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University Of Central Arkansas earned the #8 position for computer & information sciences this year. University Of Central Arkansas is a large public school located in the city of Conway. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 97 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Arkansas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from University Of Central Arkansas earn around $57,912 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,901 to complete this degree.
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Henderson State University landed the #9 spot for computer & information sciences this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Arkadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. There were roughly 23 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Henderson State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Henderson State University earn around $40,131 in the first couple years of their career. Henderson State University graduates carry a median of $23,234 in student loans.
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Arkansas State University Main Campus earned the #10 position for computer & information sciences this year. Arkansas State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Jonesboro. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 23 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Arkansas State University Main Campus earn a median of $46,227 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,204.
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College Of The Ouachitas placed #11 among the best computer & information sciences schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Malvern. There were roughly 32 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at College Of The Ouachitas in the most recent data year.
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Pulaski Technical College earned the #12 position for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of North Little Rock, Pulaski Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 68 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Pulaski Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Pulaski Technical College earn around $32,267 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,043 to complete this degree.
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University Of Arkansas Fort Smith landed the #13 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Fort Smith, University Of Arkansas Fort Smith is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. About 25 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas Fort Smith in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from University Of Arkansas Fort Smith earn around $39,204 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arkansas Fort Smith graduates carry a median of $21,823 in student loans.
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Black River Technical College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Pocahontas. Black River Technical College awarded about 38 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Black River Technical College earn a median of $41,888 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,420.
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Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas placed #15 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Helena, Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas is a small public institution. Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas awarded about 32 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas generally make around $45,190. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree.
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University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville came in at #16 for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Batesville, University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville is a small public institution. University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville awarded about 56 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville earn around $64,187 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,265.
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University Of Arkansas Community College Hope placed #17 among the best computer & information sciences schools. This small public university is located in the town of Hope. About 40 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas Community College Hope in the most recent year.
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Arkansas Northeastern College earned the #18 position for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Blytheville, Arkansas Northeastern College is a small public institution. About 48 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Arkansas Northeastern College in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Arkansas Northeastern College earn around $47,773 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,944 to complete this degree.
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus placed #19 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 583 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus generally make around $26,671. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $20,385 in student loans.
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Northwest Arkansas Community College earned the #20 position for computer & information sciences this year. Northwest Arkansas Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bentonville. Northwest Arkansas Community College awarded about 14 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Northwest Arkansas Community College earn a median of $40,671 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,479.
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Ozarka College came in at #21 for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the rural area of Melbourne, Ozarka College is a small public institution. There were roughly 11 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Ozarka College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $48,116 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,778 to complete this degree.
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University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Morrilton. About 65 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton earn around $47,729 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,758.
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National Park Community College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Hot Springs, National Park Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 24 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at National Park Community College in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of National Park Community College earn a median of $42,458 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,162 to complete this degree.
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Northwest Technical Institute came in at #24 for computer & information sciences this year. This small public university is located in the city of Springdale. About 13 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Northwest Technical Institute in the most recent year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Northwest Technical Institute earn a median of $42,552 early in their careers.
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Grantham University earned the #25 position for computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of LIttle Rock, Grantham University is a mid-sized public university. About 17% of students finish within six years. About 26 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Grantham University in the most recent year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Grantham University earn a median of $81,454 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,868 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 25 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.
