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36 Best Public Professional Computer Science & IT Universities in the United States

University of Alaska - Fairbanks tops our list of 36 Public Professional Computer Science & IT universities in the United States at #467 in the QS World University Rankings 2023. Brandeis University (QS World #497) and CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (QS World #545) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 79 courses to choose from.

36 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
8Ranked
MU Marymount University logo
#308 in United States United States

Marymount University

Public University · 3 courses in Professional Computer Science & IT

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#308 in United States · by research impact
1,596,079 citations · h-index 383
19Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - Parkside logo
#826 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Public University · 4 courses in Professional Computer Science & IT

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
Students
International
Admissions open
#826 in United States · by research impact
77,461 citations · h-index 115

How these universities 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: Brandeis University is cited most (5,727,879 citations). 1 university 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

36 are public and 0 private (100% public).

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

What are the top universities for Public Professional Computer Science & IT in the United States?

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 many public universities offer Public Professional Computer Science & IT in the United States?

36 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 3–4 years.

When do Public 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 Public 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 Public 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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