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.

Programs 855 Universities 421 Scholarships 0

421 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

169

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1875

US #237 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $16,804/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $51,019
Students: 6,764

View

170

Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #239 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,487/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $78,257
Students: 7,660

View

171

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1960

US #242 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,317/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $56,118
Students: 18,854

View

172

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #244 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,550/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 7,877

View

173

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1855

US #246 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,745/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $57,780
Students: 6,614

View

174

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1865

US #247 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $43,071/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $103,470
Students: 5,447

View

175

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1878

US #251 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $37,730/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $74,742
Students: 5,350

View

176

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas · Public University · Est. 1879

US #252 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,404/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,211
Students: 17,743

View

177

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,409
Students: 40,074

View

178

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington · Public University · Est. 1882

US #255 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,886/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $57,897
Students: 6,222

View

179

CUNY City College

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1847

US #256 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $3,776/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $66,039
Students: 12,505

View

180

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #257 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $3,967/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $59,211
Students: 19,562

View

181

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1964

US #258 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,707/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $65,865
Students: 11,512

View

182

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1899

US #259 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,836/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $51,836
Students: 19,444

View

183

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1933

US #260 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,310/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $59,637
Students: 6,817

View

184

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1874

US #264 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $11,040/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $45,795
Students: 12,318

View

185

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1871

US #266 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,346/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $52,334
Students: 5,097

View

186

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas · Public University · Est. 1961

US #267 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,267/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $68,227
Students: 21,751

View

187

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1885

US #268 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,155/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $73,739
Students: 6,245

View

188

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington · Private University · Est. 1891

US #269 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $34,662/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $75,272
Students: 4,062

View

189

University of Missouri-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1963

US #271 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,071/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $53,037
Students: 5,024

View

190

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1959

US #275 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,492/yr
Admission rate: 56%
Earnings (10yr): $59,649
Students: 5,952

View

191

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1870

US #276 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,298/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $82,957
Students: 5,521

View

192

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio · Private University · Est. 1850

US #279 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,533/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $75,537
Students: 7,682

View

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 →

Computer Science & IT at other levels

Associate's Computer Science & IT Bachelor's Computer Science & IT Diploma Computer Science & IT Master's Computer Science & IT PhD Computer Science & IT

Related subjects

Computer Science Data Science Human-Computer Interaction Information Systems Information Technology

By state

California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan

By city

California Indiana New York Washington

By university type

Public Computer Science & IT universities Private Computer Science & IT universities

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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Marquette University, Grand Valley 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.