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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

how we rank
73Ranked
UB University of Baltimore logo
#275 in United States United States

University of Baltimore

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

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#275 in United States · by research impact
2,228,892 citations · h-index 468
75Ranked
RI Rochester Institute of Technology logo
#284 in United States United States
#284 in United States · by research impact
2,047,712 citations · h-index 525
79Ranked
ND North Dakota State University logo
#302 in United States United States

North Dakota State University

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

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#302 in United States · by research impact
1,850,263 citations · h-index 349
87Ranked
UT University of Texas at El Paso logo
#321 in United States United States

University of Texas at El Paso

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

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#321 in United States · by research impact
1,449,187 citations · h-index 368
88Ranked
UT The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley logo
#324 in United States United States
#324 in United States · by research impact
1,410,570 citations · h-index 475
93Ranked
WP Worcester Polytechnic Institute logo
#338 in United States United States

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Public University · 5 courses in Bachelor's Computer Science & IT

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#338 in United States · by research impact
1,240,998 citations · h-index 354

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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