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3,041 Best Computer Science & IT Programs in the United States

3,041 Computer Science & IT courses are taught at 942 universities in the United States; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Cornell University, University of Chicago and Princeton University.

268Bachelor's Degree
WS Washington State University at Vancouver logo
QS World #466 #103 in United States United States

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Management Information Systems Major

Washington State University at Vancouver — The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Major in Management Information Systems at Washington State University Vancouver equips students with a solid found...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
269Bachelor's Degree
WS Washington State University at Vancouver logo
QS World #466 #103 in United States United States

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Washington State University at Vancouver — The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Washington State University in Vancouver is designed to equip students with a solid foundation in computer science principl...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
270Bachelor's Degree
WS Washington State University at Vancouver logo
QS World #466 #103 in United States United States

Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics

Washington State University at Vancouver — The Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics at Washington State University Vancouver is designed to equip students with essential skills to analyze and interpret complex da...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
271Master's Degree
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QS World #466 #103 in United States United States

Master of Science in Computer Science

Washington State University at Vancouver — The Master of Science in Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in computer science principles an...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
272Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Alaska - Fairbanks logo
QS World #467 #104 in United States United States

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Alaska - Fairbanks — The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Alaska Fairbanks provides students with a comprehensive understanding of computational theory, software d...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science
276Master's Degree
UA University of Alaska - Fairbanks logo
QS World #467 #104 in United States United States

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Alaska - Fairbanks — Overview of the Master of Science in Computer ScienceThe Master of Science in Computer Science at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is designed to provide students with...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science
277PhD / Doctorate
UA University of Alaska - Fairbanks logo
QS World #467 #104 in United States United States

Ph.D. in Computer Science

University of Alaska - Fairbanks — Program OverviewThe Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is designed for students who aspire to push the boundaries of knowledge in computer sc...

PhD / DoctorateLevel
4–6 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Computer Science
280Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Hawaii at Hilo logo
QS World #488 #113 in United States United States

Computer Application Development Specialization

University of Hawaii at Hilo — The Computer Application Development Specialization program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo provides students with a comprehensive understanding of computing and soft...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
281Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Hawaii at Hilo logo
QS World #488 #113 in United States United States

Computer Science

University of Hawaii at Hilo — The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Hawaii at Hilo provides students with a comprehensive curriculum that covers essential aspects of computi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
282Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Hawaii at Hilo logo
QS World #488 #113 in United States United States

Data Science

University of Hawaii at Hilo — The Bachelor's degree in Data Science at the University of Hawaii at Hilo provides an interdisciplinary education that combines mathematics, computer science, and domain...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
283Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Hawaii at Hilo logo
QS World #488 #113 in United States United States

Database Management

University of Hawaii at Hilo — The Bachelor’s Degree in Database Management at the University of Hawaii at Hilo offers a comprehensive education designed to equip students with the necessary technical...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
284Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Hawaii at Manoa logo
QS World #488 #114 in United States United States

Computer Science, Creative Computational Media

University of Hawaii at Manoa — The Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with a focus on Creative Computational Media at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is designed to blend the fundamentals of compu...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT
286Bachelor's Degree
UH University of Hawaii at Manoa logo
QS World #488 #114 in United States United States

Management Information Systems

University of Hawaii at Manoa — The Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and util...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Computer Science & IT

How these courses are ranked

62 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #13 (Cornell University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Washington has the largest research record in this group, with 98,078,141 citations and an h-index of 3,639. 41 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 1,682 bachelor's, 376 master's, 215 diploma and 79 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Computer Science & IT (2,945), Computer Science (42), Data Science (17) and Cybersecurity (14). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 91% are full-time and 246 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). State University of New York at Buffalo offers the widest choice, with 22 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Cornell University (QS World #13), University of Chicago (QS World #13) and Princeton University (QS World #15) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for 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 long does a Computer Science & IT course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do 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 Computer Science & IT online with a university in the United States?

246 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in the United States?

State University of New York at Buffalo, with 22, ahead of Colorado State University - Global Campus (17).

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