Computational Science 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 44 schools to find the best for computational science students.
The computational science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computational Science rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Computational Science Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Leading the list is Carnegie Mellon University, our #1 school for computational science. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 93 computational science students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529.
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Indiana University Bloomington is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computational science, landing the #2 spot this year. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 306 computational science degrees were awarded at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent year. Computational Science graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $132,969 early in their careers. Indiana University Bloomington graduates carry a median of $20,542 in student loans.
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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 10 computational science students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $64,891 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031.
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Vanderbilt University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 computational science students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $77,997 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975.
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University Of California San Diego is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computational science, ranking #5. This very large public university is located in the city of La Jolla. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of California San Diego awarded about 22 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $60,797 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,101.
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University Of Colorado Boulder earned the #6 position for computational science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boulder. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 392 computational science degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Students who receive their computational science degree from University Of Colorado Boulder earn around $55,861 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans.
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University Of Rochester placed #7 among the best computational science schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 112 computational science degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Students who receive their computational science degree from University Of Rochester earn around $60,865 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,517.
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University Of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 computational science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computational science degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #9 position for computational science this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 91 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans.
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Washington State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. Washington State University awarded about 60 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of Washington State University earn a median of $54,697 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,903.
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Georgetown University came in at #11 for computational science this year. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 128 computational science degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computational science degree from Georgetown University earn around $79,632 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483.
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University Of California Irvine came in at #12 for computational science this year. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. University Of California Irvine graduates 87% of students within six years. About 66 computational science degrees were awarded at University Of California Irvine in the most recent year. Computational Science graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $50,958 early in their careers. University Of California Irvine graduates carry a median of $16,539 in student loans.
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Stony Brook University came in at #13 for computational science this year. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. Stony Brook University awarded about 15 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $60,047 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete this degree.
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Chapman University earned the #14 position for computational science this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Orange. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Chapman University awarded about 42 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Chapman University generally make around $50,947. Typical student debt for the program is $21,657.
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Michigan State University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. About 81% of students finish within six years. About 151 computational science degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $54,166 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete this degree.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #16 spot for computational science this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 60 computational science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $121,323 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,138.
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University Of Georgia placed #17 among the best computational science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 74 computational science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $53,546 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete this degree.
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San Diego State University landed the #18 spot for computational science this year. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public university. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. San Diego State University awarded about 14 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computational science degree from San Diego State University earn around $51,162 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,417.
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University Of Notre Dame placed #19 among the best computational science schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Notre Dame. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 31 computational science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Notre Dame in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of University Of Notre Dame earn a median of $69,494 early in their careers. University Of Notre Dame graduates carry a median of $19,891 in student loans.
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University Of Miami ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 16 computational science degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $57,234 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree.
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Brown University earned the #21 position for computational science this year. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. Brown University awarded about 15 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of Brown University earn a median of $62,820 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,025.
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Clemson University placed #22 among the best computational science schools. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Clemson University awarded about 35 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $53,834. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete this degree.
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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Winona. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota graduates 66% of students within six years. About 10 computational science degrees were awarded at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota in the most recent year. Students who receive their computational science degree from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn around $69,785 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans.
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Montclair State University landed the #24 spot for computational science this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Montclair State University awarded about 56 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computational science degree from Montclair State University earn around $44,369 in the first couple years of their career. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans.
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Cuny Graduate School And University Center earned the #25 position for computational science this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public university. About 46 computational science degrees were awarded at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $72,222 in their early career. Cuny Graduate School And University Center graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 44 Computational Science Schools
These schools also placed among the best for computational science this year:
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 · 44 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).
