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79 Best Professional Computer Science & IT Programs in the United States

79 Professional Computer Science & IT courses are taught at 36 universities in the United States, typically lasting 3–4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Alaska - Fairbanks, Brandeis University and CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College.

How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks) to #545 (CUNY Lehman College); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Brandeis University has the largest research record in this group, with 5,727,879 citations and an h-index of 658. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

The usual length is 3–4 years. 90% are full-time and 6 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). North Dakota State University offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467), Brandeis University (QS World #497) and CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (QS World #545) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Professional Computer Science & IT course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years.

When do Professional Computer Science & IT courses start in the United States?

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

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

6 of these courses are listed as online.

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

North Dakota State University, with 5, ahead of El Paso Community College (4).

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