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2026 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

Looking for the best Computer Science undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1091 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To arm you with the information you need, Computer Science Degree reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

Here are the top-ranked schools:

No school ranked higher than University Of Missouri St Louis this year in the United States. This public school is set in Saint Louis, MO. University Of Missouri St Louis graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,120, while out-of-state students pay about $37,620. The median Computer Science program debt is $24,736. See the full University Of Missouri St Louis profile

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#2

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

You'll be in good company at Stark State College, which ranked #2 this year. Based in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,790, with out-of-state students paying around $7,886. Typical Computer Science student debt is $17,349. See the full Stark State College profile

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Out of the 1091 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Davidson College landed the #3 spot. Read more about Davidson College

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You'll be in good company at Lake Area Technical Institute, which ranked #4 this year. More on Lake Area Technical Institute

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Ohio Northern University came in at #5 on this year's Computer Science ranking in the United States. More on Ohio Northern University

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Radford University placed #6 among Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Radford University

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University Of Nevada Las Vegas ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about University Of Nevada Las Vegas

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Mississippi Delta Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Mississippi Delta Community College

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #9 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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University Of Michigan Flint did well this year, earning the #10 position. More on University Of Michigan Flint

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

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Franklin And Marshall College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Franklin And Marshall College

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Cape Cod Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Cape Cod Community College

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

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Copiah Lincoln Community College placed #15 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Copiah Lincoln Community College

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Nassau Community College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read more about Nassau Community College

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Southwest Minnesota State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Southwest Minnesota State University

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Columbia Basin College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Columbia Basin College report

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Cornell College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Cornell College report

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

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Napa Valley College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Get the full Napa Valley College report

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The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey profile

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University Of Mary placed #23 among Computer Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Mary

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University Of Silicon Andhra ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about University Of Silicon Andhra

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Baylor University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Baylor University report

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Rest of the Top 50 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

These schools also placed among the very best this year:

City University Of Seattle ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full City University Of Seattle report

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Houston Baptist University placed #27 among Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full Houston Baptist University profile

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Nova Southeastern University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Nova Southeastern University report

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Sewanee The University Of The South came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Sewanee The University Of The South

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Tufts University landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Tufts University report

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Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Orlando Campus landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Orlando Campus report

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo

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Baton Rouge Community College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Baton Rouge Community College

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Nebraska Wesleyan University did well this year, earning the #35 position. More on Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Palomar College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Palomar College report

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The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about The University Of Texas At El Paso

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University Of Southern Indiana landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Southern Indiana

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Andrews University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Get the full Andrews University report

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Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Ponce

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Solano Community College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Solano Community College

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Claremont Mckenna College did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Claremont Mckenna College

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University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown

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Doane College Crete placed #44 among Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Doane College Crete

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Indiana University Northwest ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. More on Indiana University Northwest

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Ouachita Baptist University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Ouachita Baptist University report

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Rust College ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Rust College report

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Westfield State University did well this year, earning the #48 position. More on Westfield State University

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Bryn Mawr College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Get the full Bryn Mawr College report

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California Institute Of Technology placed #50 among Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full California Institute Of Technology profile

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

These rankings are produced by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1091 ranked schools only.

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