73 Best Public Associate's Computer Science & IT Universities in the USA

Compare 358 programs at 73 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #40 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $32,875/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 42,284

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,648/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $54,810
Students: 29,882

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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1869

US #55 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,600/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $72,424
Students: 44,503

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Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1804

US #59 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,637/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $52,581
Students: 19,633

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Utah State University

Logan, Utah · Public University · Est. 1888

US #62 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,936/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $54,022
Students: 20,272

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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #67 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,787/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $45,388
Students: 19,320

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Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,608
Students: 7,583

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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,946/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $46,600
Students: 9,052

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West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1867

US #84 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,634/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $55,939
Students: 17,385

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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,415/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $49,500
Students: 6,762

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The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $16,784/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $44,511
Students: 7,488

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University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr): $51,871
Students: 7,212

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University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1872

US #112 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,249/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $50,632
Students: 9,770

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1889

US #126 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $15,489/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $44,792
Students: 17,244

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,866
Students: 4,207

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Youngstown State University

Youngstown, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1908

US #132 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,767/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $41,544
Students: 7,961

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New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1888

US #141 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,889/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $39,067
Students: 11,946

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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1975

US #156 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,163/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $64,874
Students: 11,434

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Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1865

US #160 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,280/yr
Earnings (10yr): $49,774
Students: 4,562

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Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1809

US #163 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,384/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $55,076
Students: 16,656

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University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1927

US #165 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $17,248/yr
Admission rate: 59%
Earnings (10yr): $45,265
Students: 4,949

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Pennsylvania Western University

California, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #181 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,256/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $47,295
Students: 7,451

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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1884

US #194 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $8,624/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $54,735
Students: 8,106

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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

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Associate's Computer Science & IT universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Purdue University-Main Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Associate's 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 public Associate's 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 public Associate's Computer Science & IT universities in the USA

This page lists public Associate's 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.

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