2026 Best Computer Science Schools in District Of Columbia
Looking for the best Computer Science degree programs in District Of Columbia? Our ranking highlights 23 institutions 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 help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree reviewed 17 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 23 Computer Science Degree Schools in District Of Columbia
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Georgetown University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in District Of Columbia. Located in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. The median Computer Science program debt is $16,483. Read more about Georgetown University
Request InformationGeorge Washington University came in at #2 on this year's Computer Science ranking in District Of Columbia. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. The median Computer Science program debt is $22,910. See the full George Washington University profile
Request InformationStrayer University District Of Columbia came in at #3 on this year's Computer Science ranking in District Of Columbia. Set in Washington, DC, Strayer University District Of Columbia is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,920 in tuition and fees. The median Computer Science program debt is $45,932. Read the full report on Strayer University District Of Columbia
Request InformationCatholic University Of America came in at #4 on this year's Computer Science ranking in District Of Columbia. Read the full report on Catholic University Of America
Request InformationOut of the 17 schools in District Of Columbia in this year's ranking, Institute Of World Politics landed the #5 spot. Get the full Institute Of World Politics report
Request InformationPontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family landed the #6 spot in District Of Columbia this year. Get the full Pontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family report
Request InformationStrayer University Global Region ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read more about Strayer University Global Region
Request InformationSaint Michael College Of Allied Health came in at #8 in this year's ranking. See the full Saint Michael College Of Allied Health profile
Request InformationNewu University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Newu University
Request InformationThe Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Read the full report on The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc
Request InformationCareer Technical Institute did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Career Technical Institute
Request InformationPontifical Faculty Of The Immaculate Conception At The Dominican House Of Studies placed #12 among Computer Science schools in District Of Columbia. More on Pontifical Faculty Of The Immaculate Conception At The Dominican House Of Studies
Request InformationTrinity Washington University placed #13 among Computer Science schools in District Of Columbia. Read more about Trinity Washington University
Request InformationUniversity Of The District Of Columbia landed the #14 spot in District Of Columbia this year. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia
Request InformationHoward University landed the #15 spot in District Of Columbia this year. More on Howard University
Request InformationWindsor University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. See the full Windsor University profile
Request InformationWesley Theological Seminary came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Wesley Theological Seminary
Request InformationBennett Career Institute placed #18 among Computer Science schools in District Of Columbia. Read more about Bennett Career Institute
Request InformationThe Salon Professional Academy Washington Dc landed the #19 spot in District Of Columbia this year. More on The Salon Professional Academy Washington Dc
Request InformationPotomac College Washington ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full Potomac College Washington profile
Request InformationNational Conservatory Of Dramatic Arts landed the #21 spot in District Of Columbia this year. More on National Conservatory Of Dramatic Arts
Request InformationGallaudet University landed the #22 spot in District Of Columbia this year. Get the full Gallaudet University report
Request InformationAmerican University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. See the full American University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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: State · 17 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 23 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).