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21 Best PhD Computer Science Universities in the United States

Princeton University tops our list of 21 PhD Computer Science universities in the United States at #15 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 24 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #15 (Princeton University) to #574 (Florida International University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Princeton University is cited most (27,736,903 citations). 3 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

21 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New York (1), Texas (1) and Washington (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Georgia Institute of Technology, founded in 1885. Georgia Institute of Technology is the largest, with 56,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4–6 years and 3 years. 95% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Georgia Institute of Technology offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at USD 15,185 a year and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus the most at USD 43,404; the middle of the range is about USD 40,144. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for PhD Computer Science in the United States?

Princeton University (QS World #15), Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) and University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for PhD Computer Science in the United States?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer PhD Computer Science in the United States?

21 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Computer Science course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do PhD Computer Science courses start in the United States?

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

Can I study PhD Computer Science online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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