2026 Best Computer Science Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Saint Martins University

Lacey, WA

Leading the list is Saint Martins University, our #1 Computer Science school in the United States. Based in Lacey, WA, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Martins University posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. In-state tuition and fees run about $45,510. Saint Martins University Computer Science students take on a median of $14,667 in debt. Read more about Saint Martins University

#2

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown, SD

Out of the 1091 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Lake Area Technical Institute landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in Watertown, SD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,718. Lake Area Technical Institute Computer Science students take on a median of $12,458 in debt. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute

#3

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH

You'll be in good company at Xavier University, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Cincinnati, OH, Xavier University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,425. Xavier University Computer Science students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. More on Xavier University

#4

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

You'll be in good company at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. About 74% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Computer Science students take on a median of $23,530 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#5

Missouri State University Springfield

Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield came in at #5 on this year's Computer Science ranking in the United States. Missouri State University Springfield is a public school based in Springfield, MO. Missouri State University Springfield posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,719 in student loans. See the full Missouri State University Springfield profile

#6

The University Of Texas At Arlington

Arlington, TX

The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #6 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in Arlington, TX, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,950, while out-of-state students pay about $29,582. The University Of Texas At Arlington Computer Science students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. See the full The University Of Texas At Arlington profile

#7

University Of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH

University Of Akron Main Campus placed #7 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,347 in student loans. Get the full University Of Akron Main Campus report

#8

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Set in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. Georgia State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $22,500. More on Georgia State University

#9

Boise State University

Boise, ID

Boise State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. This public school is set in Boise, ID. Boise State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $27,000. Read the full report on Boise State University

#10

Lord Fairfax Community College

Middletown, VA

Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Middletown, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,072, while out-of-state students pay about $11,510. The median Computer Science program debt is $10,698. Get the full Lord Fairfax Community College report

#11

University Of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, MA

University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #11 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Boston, MA. University Of Massachusetts Boston posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, compared with $38,115 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $26,236. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Boston report

#12

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Get the full Ave Maria University report

#13

Broome Community College

Broome Community College placed #13 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Read more about Broome Community College

#14

Calvin College

Calvin College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. See the full Calvin College profile

#15

Full Sail University

Full Sail University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Full Sail University

#16

Saddleback College

Saddleback College landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Saddleback College report

#17

Washington Adventist University

Washington Adventist University placed #17 among Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Washington Adventist University

#18

Blinn College

Blinn College did well this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Blinn College profile

#19

Colgate University

Colgate University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Colgate University report

#20

College Of The Ozarks

College Of The Ozarks placed #20 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Read more about College Of The Ozarks

#21

Cuny Laguardia Community College

Cuny Laguardia Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Cuny Laguardia Community College profile

#22

Lourdes College

Lourdes College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lourdes College

#23

University Of Alaska Fairbanks

University Of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks report

#24

West Virginia University

West Virginia University placed #24 among Computer Science schools in the United States. More on West Virginia University

#25

Piedmont International University

Piedmont International University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Piedmont International University

#26

Central Wyoming College

Central Wyoming College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Central Wyoming College report

#27

Community College Of Denver

Community College Of Denver placed #27 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Community College Of Denver

#28

Malone University

Malone University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. More on Malone University

#29

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did well this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report

#30

Saint Edwards University

Saint Edwards University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. See the full Saint Edwards University profile

#31

University Of Houston Victoria

University Of Houston Victoria landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Houston Victoria

#32

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #32 among Computer Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#33

Capital University

Capital University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Capital University

#34

Glendale Community College Glendale Ca

Glendale Community College Glendale Ca did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Glendale Community College Glendale Ca report

#35

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

California State Polytechnic University Pomona landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. More on California State Polytechnic University Pomona

#36

Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University placed #36 among Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full Lawrence Technological University profile

#37

Columbia Basin College

Columbia Basin College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Columbia Basin College

#38

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report

#39

Methodist University

Methodist University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Methodist University

#40

Rivier College

Rivier College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Get the full Rivier College report

#41

University Of San Diego

University Of San Diego did well this year, earning the #41 position. Get the full University Of San Diego report

#42

Coe College

Coe College placed #42 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full Coe College report

#43

Dickinson College

Dickinson College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Dickinson College

#44

Lewis And Clark College

Lewis And Clark College came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full Lewis And Clark College profile

#45

Northwood University Michigan

Northwood University Michigan came in at #45 in this year's ranking. See the full Northwood University Michigan profile

#46

Rasmussen College Florida

Rasmussen College Florida ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Rasmussen College Florida profile

#47

Sattler College

Sattler College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Sattler College report

#48

Southern Methodist University

Southern Methodist University placed #48 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full Southern Methodist University report

#49

Ball State University

Ball State University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. See the full Ball State University profile

#50

California State University Monterey Bay

California State University Monterey Bay did well this year, earning the #50 position. Get the full California State University Monterey Bay report