TopUniversitiesUSA

421 Best Professional Computer Science & IT Universities in the USA

Compare 855 programs at 421 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

421 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
145
HU Hofstra University logo

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York · Private University · Est. 1935

US #200 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$34,176/yr
Admission rate
68%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,039
Students
6,488
146
BU Baylor University logo

Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$41,104/yr
Admission rate
51%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,793
Students
14,785
147
MS Montana State University logo

Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #203 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$22,499/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,263
Students
14,451
148
SM Southern Methodist University logo

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1911

US #204 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$40,892/yr
Admission rate
63%
Earnings (10yr)
$78,354
Students
7,277
149
UM University of Mississippi logo

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1848

US #205 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,314/yr
Admission rate
97%
Earnings (10yr)
$50,994
Students
21,473
150
FU Fordham University logo

Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #206 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$44,338/yr
Admission rate
59%
Earnings (10yr)
$85,569
Students
10,512
152
OD Old Dominion University logo

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1930

US #211 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,638/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,914
Students
17,514
153
UH University of Hartford logo

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut · Private University · Est. 1957

US #213 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$30,282/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,823
Students
4,146
154
US University of Southern Maine logo

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine · Public University · Est. 1878

US #214 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$13,596/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,958
Students
4,222
155
WN Western New Mexico University logo

Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1893

US #215 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$8,522/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$39,095
Students
2,026
156
MT Michigan Technological University logo

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1885

US #216 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$14,182/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$78,198
Students
5,955
157
UN University of New England logo

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine · Private University · Est. 1831

US #217 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$38,107/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,921
Students
2,135
158
KS Kennesaw State University logo

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1963

US #218 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,048/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,552
Students
41,254
159
SC Saint Cloud State University logo

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1869

US #221 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,529/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,813
Students
5,088
160
MS Montclair State University logo

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1908

US #226 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$15,566/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,415
Students
18,376
161
WS Westfield State University logo

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1838

US #228 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$16,721/yr
Admission rate
81%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,346
Students
3,615
162
MU Marshall University logo

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1837

US #229 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$7,502/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,354
Students
7,266
163
OU Oakland University logo

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1957

US #230 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$9,120/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$58,612
Students
12,351
164
US University of South Dakota logo

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1862

US #231 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,858/yr
Admission rate
99%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,926
Students
5,439
165
GS Georgia Southern University logo

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1906

US #232 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$15,267/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,236
Students
21,790
166
SJ Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia logo

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1851

US #233 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,689/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$86,881
Students
4,948
167
AS Arkansas State University logo

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1909

US #235 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,366/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$42,617
Students
9,110
168
BU Binghamton University logo

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York · Public University · Est. 1946

US #236 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,620/yr
Admission rate
39%
Earnings (10yr)
$80,596
Students
14,655

What this subject pays

Graduates of Computer Science & IT programmes report a median $56,544 two years after finishing, across 424 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,000.

Computer Science & IT pay by degree level →

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for professional Computer Science & IT universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Hofstra University, Baylor University, Montana State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study professional Computer Science & IT universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying professional Computer Science & IT universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About professional Computer Science & IT universities in the USA

This page lists professional Computer Science & IT universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

Get the USA university & scholarship updates

New scholarships, application deadlines and admission guides — a couple of emails a month, no spam.