2026 Best Computer Science Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Science associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 7944 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Computer Science Degree analyzed 4630 schools to produce 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
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Leading the list is Middlesex Community College Bedford, our #1 Computer Science school in the United States. This public school is set in Bedford, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $6,098, with out-of-state students paying around $12,170. Typical Computer Science student debt is $11,602. Read more about Middlesex Community College Bedford
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Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Bunker Hill Community College landed the #2 spot. Based in Boston, MA, Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,168, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $11,893. Get the full Bunker Hill Community College report
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Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, American Public University System landed the #3 spot. Set in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about American Public University System
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Grantham University came in at #4 on this year's Computer Science ranking in the United States. Located in LIttle Rock, AR, Grantham University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 17%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,520. Typical Computer Science student debt is $30,600. Get the full Grantham University report
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Out of the 4630 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Fox Valley Technical College landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Appleton, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,040, compared with $7,283 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $13,319. Get the full Fox Valley Technical College report
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Madison Area Technical College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,977 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,812 in student loans. See the full Madison Area Technical College profile
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Indian Hills Community College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Indian Hills Community College is a public school based in Ottumwa, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, compared with $6,120 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,390 in student loans. Read more about Indian Hills Community College
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Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #8 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. Students from in state pay about $3,375 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full Metropolitan Community College Area profile
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Lake Area Technical Institute ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,718 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,674 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
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Alexandria Technical And Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Alexandria, MN, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,236. Typical Computer Science student debt is $14,054. More on Alexandria Technical And Community College
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Chippewa Valley Technical College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Eau Claire, WI, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,844, with out-of-state students paying around $7,087. Typical Computer Science student debt is $14,234. More on Chippewa Valley Technical College
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Bellevue College placed #12 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Bellevue College is a public school based in Bellevue, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,436, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Graduates carry a median of $18,839 in student loans. Read the full report on Bellevue College
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Anne Arundel Community College placed #13 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Anne Arundel Community College is a public school based in Arnold, MD. In-state tuition and fees average $4,322, compared with $11,522 for out-of-state students. Anne Arundel Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $13,947 in debt. Read the full report on Anne Arundel Community College
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Akron Institute Of Herzing University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Based in Akron, OH, Akron Institute Of Herzing University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. Akron Institute Of Herzing University Computer Science students take on a median of $32,277 in debt. See the full Akron Institute Of Herzing University profile
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University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #15 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Phoenix, AZ. Roughly 16% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,552. Typical Computer Science student debt is $35,323. Read the full report on University Of Phoenix Arizona
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Nhti Concords Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Concord, NH, Nhti Concords Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $15,450. Graduates carry a median of $18,046 in student loans. Read the full report on Nhti Concords Community College
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Dunwoody College Of Technology ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Dunwoody College Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $27,477. Students borrow a median of $18,973 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on Dunwoody College Of Technology
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Herzing University Birmingham came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Herzing University Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school based in Birmingham, AL. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. Students borrow a median of $29,954 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Herzing University Birmingham
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Herzing University Kenner came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in Metairie, LA, Herzing University Kenner is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Students borrow a median of $33,897 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on Herzing University Kenner
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Sinclair Community College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Set in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $12,525. Read the full report on Sinclair Community College
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a public school based in Rice Lake, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,926, with out-of-state students paying around $7,169. The median Computer Science program debt is $11,384. Read more about Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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Northern Essex Community College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Haverhill, MA, Northern Essex Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,732, compared with $12,516 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,002 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Northern Essex Community College
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Cincinnati State Technical And Community College placed #23 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,517, compared with $10,044 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $17,730. More on Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
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Wake Technical Community College did well this year, earning the #24 position. This public school is set in Raleigh, NC. In-state tuition and fees average $2,254, while out-of-state students pay about $6,862. The median Computer Science program debt is $17,900. Read the full report on Wake Technical Community College
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Southeast Community College Area landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lincoln, NE, Southeast Community College Area is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,444, while out-of-state students pay about $4,032. Graduates carry a median of $14,935 in student loans. More on Southeast Community College Area
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New York University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete their Computer Science program here. More on New York University
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Des Moines Area Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Set in Ankeny, IA, Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,790, compared with $6,690 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $14,956. More on Des Moines Area Community College
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Herzing University Atlanta landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. About 18% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. The median Computer Science program debt is $34,030. See the full Herzing University Atlanta profile
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New England Institute Of Technology came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Based in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,275. Typical Computer Science student debt is $24,586. Read the full report on New England Institute Of Technology
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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a public school based in Lancaster, PA. Students from in state pay about $9,050 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Science student debt is $9,915. Get the full Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology report
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Austin Community College District did well this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,550, compared with $10,590 for out-of-state students. Austin Community College District Computer Science students take on a median of $14,519 in debt. Read more about Austin Community College District
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St Cloud Technical And Community College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. This public school is set in Saint Cloud, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124. Graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. More on St Cloud Technical And Community College
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Salt Lake Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Salt Lake Community College is a public school based in Salt Lake City, UT. Students from in state pay about $4,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Salt Lake Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $10,855 in debt. Read more about Salt Lake Community College
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Southeast Technical Institute did well this year, earning the #34 position. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,650. Typical Computer Science student debt is $18,442. Get the full Southeast Technical Institute report
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Ivy Tech Community College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Typical Computer Science student debt is $11,889. Read more about Ivy Tech Community College
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Normandale Community College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Set in Bloomington, MN, Normandale Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,329. Graduates carry a median of $20,162 in student loans. See the full Normandale Community College profile
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Herzing University Madison landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Set in Madison, WI, Herzing University Madison is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,450. Students borrow a median of $30,328 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Herzing University Madison
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Nashville State Community College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Located in Nashville, TN, Nashville State Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,730, while out-of-state students pay about $17,714. Graduates carry a median of $16,745 in student loans. See the full Nashville State Community College profile
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Delaware Technical Community College Terry came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Located in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,332, with out-of-state students paying around $5,763. The median Computer Science program debt is $11,154. More on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
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Waukesha County Technical College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Set in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,803, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. Waukesha County Technical College Computer Science students take on a median of $16,595 in debt. Get the full Waukesha County Technical College report
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Northern Virginia Community College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Based in Annandale, VA, Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,891, compared with $12,410 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. Read more about Northern Virginia Community College
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Collin County Community College District ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,014, with out-of-state students paying around $6,064. Typical Computer Science student debt is $9,716. Read the full report on Collin County Community College District
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Central Piedmont Community College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Set in Charlotte, NC, Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,792, with out-of-state students paying around $8,936. Typical Computer Science student debt is $11,861. See the full Central Piedmont Community College profile
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Devry University New Jersey placed #44 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Iselin, NJ, Devry University New Jersey is a private for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,008. Graduates carry a median of $43,796 in student loans. Read more about Devry University New Jersey
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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology placed #45 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Kirkland, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,997, while out-of-state students pay about $12,062. Students borrow a median of $19,695 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full Lake Washington Institute Of Technology profile
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Oklahoma City Community College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Oklahoma City Community College is a public school based in Oklahoma City, OK. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,059, compared with $9,810 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $13,919. See the full Oklahoma City Community College profile
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Red Rocks Community College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Set in Lakewood, CO, Red Rocks Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,859, with out-of-state students paying around $17,459. Students borrow a median of $14,471 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Red Rocks Community College
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Tarrant County College District landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Set in Fort Worth, TX, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,863, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Tarrant County College District Computer Science students take on a median of $15,148 in debt. Get the full Tarrant County College District report
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Devry University Ohio came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Based in Columbus, OH, Devry University Ohio is a private for-profit institution. Devry University Ohio posts a six-year graduation rate of 23%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,008. Graduates carry a median of $43,860 in student loans. More on Devry University Ohio
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Strayer University Virginia did well this year, earning the #50 position. This private for-profit school is set in Arlington, VA. Strayer University Virginia graduates 19% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,920. Graduates carry a median of $45,932 in student loans. Read the full report on Strayer University Virginia
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 · 4630 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 7944 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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