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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona

7 Colleges
$61,710 Avg Salary
$24,189 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

In 2020-2021, computer science students earned 1,488 degrees and certificates from an Arizona school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Arizona to see which ones offered the best programs for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona

The colleges and universities below are the best for compsci majors pursuing a .

Top Arizona Schools in Computer Science

Our analysis found Arizona State University - Skysong to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.

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#2

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Out of the 7 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debtload of $25,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $312, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at University of Advancing Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Arizona. University of Advancing Technology is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Tempe.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona list. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Tempe.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at ASU - Tempe take out is $19,996. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $265, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

The excellent programs at Grand Canyon University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

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Northern Arizona University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public school with a very large student population.

CompSci majors at NAU take out an average of $24,611 in student loans while working on their egree.

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American InterContinental University - Online landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer science programs. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southwest Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Texas 1,891
Oklahoma 310
New Mexico 60

Computer Science is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CompSci Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

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