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668 Best Bachelor's Computer Science & IT Universities in the United States

Of the 668 Bachelor's Computer Science & IT universities in the United States, Cornell University ranks highest at #13 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Duke University (QS World #26). The universities on this list offer 1,682 matching courses between them.

668 universities · ranked best first

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415Ranked
LU Lander University logo
#1,114 in United States United States
#1,114 in United States · by research impact
27,969 citations · h-index 75
417Ranked
SA St. Ambrose University logo
#1,118 in United States United States

St. Ambrose University

Public University · 3 courses in Bachelor's Computer Science & IT

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#1,118 in United States · by research impact
27,444 citations · h-index 77
418Ranked
MS Minot State University logo
#1,122 in United States United States
#1,122 in United States · by research impact
26,744 citations · h-index 78
423Ranked
WS Westfield State University logo
#1,133 in United States Westfield, Massachusetts, United States

Westfield State University

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Computer Science & IT

USD 18,259/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,615Students
International
Admissions open
#1,133 in United States · by research impact
25,697 citations · h-index 80
427Ranked
CC Champlain College logo
#1,148 in United States United States
#1,148 in United States · by research impact
24,103 citations · h-index 59
429Ranked
CC City College of San Francisco logo
#1,152 in United States United States

City College of San Francisco

Public University · 6 courses in Bachelor's Computer Science & IT

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Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#1,152 in United States · by research impact
23,669 citations · h-index 65

How these universities are ranked

43 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #574 (Florida International University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Washington is cited most (98,078,141 citations). 25 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

661 are public and 7 private (99% public). By location, Massachusetts (4), Minnesota (2) and Florida (2) account for the most of those we can place. Ohio State University-Main Campus is the largest, with 45,638 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Computer Science & IT (1,610), Computer Science (34), Data Science (12) and Cybersecurity (10). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 94% are full-time and 91 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). State University of New York at Buffalo offers the widest choice, with 22 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 28 of these universities. University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at USD 5,274 a year and St Olaf College the most at USD 59,760; the middle of the range is about USD 22,870. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Bachelor's Computer Science & IT?

Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Duke University (QS World #26) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Bachelor's Computer Science & IT in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Computer Science & IT in the United States?

661 public and 7 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Computer Science & IT course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Computer Science & IT courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Computer Science & IT online with a university in the United States?

91 of these courses are listed as online.

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