Computer & Information Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 18 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.
Our analysis ranked American Public University System the best school in the country for a degree in computer & information sciences. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Charles Town. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 1,418 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 $70,669 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,838 to complete this degree.
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West Virginia University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 137 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from West Virginia University earn around $74,159 in the first couple years of their career. West Virginia University graduates carry a median of $23,026 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Potomac State College Of West Virginia University one of the top schools for computer & information sciences. This small public university is located in the town of Keyser. About 11 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Potomac State College Of West Virginia University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Potomac State College Of West Virginia University earn around $42,670 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,858 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong computer & information sciences program will find one at Blue Ridge Community And Technical College, which ranked #4. Set in the rural area of Martinsburg, Blue Ridge Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Blue Ridge Community And Technical College awarded about 72 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Blue Ridge Community And Technical College generally make around $41,032. Students borrow a median of $16,399 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes West Virginia Wesleyan College one of the top schools for computer & information sciences. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Buckhannon. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 12 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia Wesleyan College in the most recent data year. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of West Virginia Wesleyan College earn a median of $47,784 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,857.
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Pierpont Community And Technical College landed the #6 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Pierpont Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fairmont. Pierpont Community And Technical College awarded about 23 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Pierpont Community And Technical College earn around $33,590 in the first couple years of their career. Pierpont Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Bridgevalley Community And Technical College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of South Charleston. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College awarded about 27 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from Bridgevalley Community And Technical College earn around $46,587 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,958 to complete this degree.
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Fairmont State University placed #8 among the best computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 15 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Fairmont State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Fairmont State University generally make around $64,975. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree.
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Marshall University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Marshall University is a large public school located in the city of Huntington. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 78 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at Marshall University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $52,047 in their early career. Marshall University graduates carry a median of $28,347 in student loans.
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Shepherd University earned the #10 position for computer & information sciences this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Shepherdstown. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at Shepherd University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $57,265 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,830.
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Mountwest Community And Technical College placed #11 among the best computer & information sciences schools. This small public university is located in the suburb of Huntington. Mountwest Community And Technical College awarded about 46 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $37,004 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,763 to complete this degree.
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West Virginia University At Parkersburg ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Parkersburg. There were roughly 25 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia University At Parkersburg in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from West Virginia University At Parkersburg earn around $45,400 in the first couple years of their career. West Virginia University At Parkersburg graduates carry a median of $15,595 in student loans.
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Salem International University earned the #13 position for computer & information sciences this year. Salem International University is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Salem. About 17% of students finish within six years. Salem International University awarded about 18 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $51,133 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,037 to complete this degree.
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West Virginia State University came in at #14 for computer & information sciences this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Institute. West Virginia State University graduates 39% of students within six years. West Virginia State University awarded about 17 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from West Virginia State University earn around $37,970 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,452 to complete this degree.
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West Virginia Northern Community College earned the #15 position for computer & information sciences this year. West Virginia Northern Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Wheeling. About 22 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at West Virginia Northern Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $37,542 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,528 to complete this degree.
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New River Community And Technical College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best computer & information sciences schools. Located in the rural area of Beaver, New River Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 31 computer & information sciences students who graduated with this degree at New River Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer & information sciences degree from New River Community And Technical College earn around $44,588 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,187.
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West Virginia Junior College Morgantown earned the #17 position for computer & information sciences this year. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Morgantown. About 21 computer & information sciences degrees were awarded at West Virginia Junior College Morgantown in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer & information sciences program make about $40,087 in their early career. West Virginia Junior College Morgantown graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans.
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Valley College Martinsburg landed the #18 spot for computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Martinsburg, Valley College Martinsburg is a small private not-for-profit institution. Valley College Martinsburg graduates 38% of students within six years. Valley College Martinsburg awarded about 80 computer & information sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Valley College Martinsburg generally make around $32,522. Valley College Martinsburg graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 18 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.
