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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Kentucky

6 Colleges
$43,888 Avg Salary
$26,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Computer Science is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kentucky. With 103 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track 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 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Kentucky to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 6 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Computer Science Colleges.

#1

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY

Our analysis found Campbellsville University to be the most popular school for computer science students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Campbellsville.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Murray State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Murray State take out is $26,000.

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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Kentucky University is a great place for computer science students. Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Science at Western Kentucky University Report

#4

Centre College

Danville, KY

The excellent programs at Centre College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Kentucky. Located in the town of Danville, Centre College of Kentucky is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

The excellent programs at Northern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Kentucky. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Computer Science at Northern Kentucky University Report

#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

University of Louisville came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the city of Louisville, UofL is a public school with a very large student population.

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Best Computer Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 103
Louisiana 675
North Carolina 2,948
Georgia 1,408
Tennessee 820
Mississippi 93
Virginia 693
Arkansas 168
Alabama 203
South Carolina 95
Florida 532

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 6 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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