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2027 Best Computational Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools

18 Colleges in the United States
482 Computational Science Degrees Awarded
$56,648 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computational Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their computational science programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computational science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Computational Science in the United States

Below are the best computational science schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Computational Science

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Our analysis ranked Indiana University Bloomington the best school in the country for a degree in computational science. This very large public university is located in the city of Bloomington. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Indiana University Bloomington awarded about 26 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computational science degree from Indiana University Bloomington earn around $132,969 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete this degree. See the full computational science program report for Indiana University Bloomington

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University Of Rochester came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 54 computational science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete this degree. Read more about the computational science program at University Of Rochester

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Chapman University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computational science, ranking #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Orange. Chapman University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 25 computational science degrees were awarded at Chapman University in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $50,947 in their early career. Chapman University graduates carry a median of $21,657 in student loans. Get the full computational science details for Chapman University

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Washington State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computational science, ranking #4. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Washington State University awarded about 60 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $54,697 in their early career. Washington State University graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans. More information about a degree in computational science from Washington State University

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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 computational science students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $57,819 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete this degree. Get the full computational science details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of Georgia earned the #6 position for computational science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 21 computational science degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Computational Science graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $21,792 in student loans. Read more about the computational science program at University Of Georgia

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University ranked #7 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. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 70 computational science degrees were awarded at Michigan State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computational science degree from Michigan State University earn around $54,166 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,213. See the full computational science program report for Michigan State University

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University Of Michigan Dearborn landed the #8 spot for computational science this year. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 computational science degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Dearborn in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $62,536 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,516. Read more about the computational science program at University Of Michigan Dearborn

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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College earned the #9 position for computational science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Syracuse. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Le Moyne College awarded about 13 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Le Moyne College generally make around $57,229. Le Moyne College graduates carry a median of $25,739 in student loans. More information about a degree in computational science from Le Moyne College

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Montclair State University earned the #10 position for computational science this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Montclair State University awarded about 11 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $44,369. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans. Read more about the computational science program at Montclair State University

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Iowa State University earned the #11 position for computational science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Iowa State University awarded about 16 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $54,204 early in their careers. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $23,496 in student loans. More information about a degree in computational science from Iowa State University

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #12 for computational science this year. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. University Of Arkansas awarded about 42 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational science program make about $52,555 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computational science from University Of Arkansas

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University came in at #13 for computational science this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public university. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 computational science students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $54,642. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete this degree. Read more about the computational science program at Temple University

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Cuny New York City College Of Technology ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best computational science schools. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 21% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 computational science degrees were awarded at Cuny New York City College Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computational science degree recipients from Cuny New York City College Of Technology generally make around $44,323. Typical student debt for the program is $11,492. Get the full computational science details for Cuny New York City College Of Technology

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #15 spot for computational science this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 computational science degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Students who receive their computational science degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn around $56,930 in the first couple years of their career. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $23,146 in student loans. See the full computational science program report for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Georgia State University placed #16 among the best computational science schools. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia State University graduates 53% of students within six years. Georgia State University awarded about 11 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $51,103 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,091. Get the full computational science details for Georgia State University

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University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez earned the #17 position for computational science this year. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez is a large public school located in the city of Mayaguez. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez awarded about 31 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez earn a median of $32,922 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,630 to complete this degree. Get the full computational science details for University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

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University Of South Carolina Beaufort earned the #18 position for computational science this year. Set in the town of Bluffton, University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a mid-sized public institution. University Of South Carolina Beaufort graduates 34% of students within six years. University Of South Carolina Beaufort awarded about 14 computational science degrees in the most recent data year. Computational Science graduates of University Of South Carolina Beaufort earn a median of $43,834 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,971 to complete this degree. Read more about the computational science program at University Of South Carolina Beaufort

Other Computational Science Degree Levels

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All Degree Levels in Computational Science
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 18 schools evaluated.

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