2026 Best Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Computer Science undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 7944 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Asher College this year in the United States. Based in Sacramento, CA, Asher College is a private for-profit institution. Asher College Computer Science students take on a median of $15,645 in debt. More on Asher College
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The strong Computer Science programs at Madison Area Technical College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Madison Area Technical College is a public school based in Madison, WI. Students from in state pay about $4,977 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. The median Computer Science program debt is $16,812. Get the full Madison Area Technical College report
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The strong Computer Science programs at Alexandria Technical And Community College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Alexandria Technical And Community College is a public school based in Alexandria, MN. Students from in state pay about $6,236 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,054 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Alexandria Technical And Community College report
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You'll be in good company at San Joaquin Valley College Visalia, which ranked #4 this year. San Joaquin Valley College Visalia is a private for-profit school based in Visalia, CA. San Joaquin Valley College Visalia Computer Science students take on a median of $16,957 in debt. More on San Joaquin Valley College Visalia
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You'll be in good company at Anne Arundel Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Arnold, MD, Anne Arundel Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,322, compared with $11,522 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. See the full Anne Arundel Community College profile
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Nhti Concords Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. This public school is set in Concord, NH. In-state tuition and fees average $7,200, while out-of-state students pay about $15,450. Nhti Concords Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $18,046 in debt. Read the full report on Nhti Concords Community College
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Southeast Technical Institute ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,650. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full Southeast Technical Institute profile
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Collin County Community College District ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Collin County Community College District is a public school based in McKinney, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. Graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans. Read more about Collin County Community College District
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Des Moines Area Community College came in at #9 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. The median Computer Science program debt is $14,956. Read the full report on Des Moines Area Community College
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Ivy Tech Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,154, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full Ivy Tech Community College profile
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Chattahoochee Technical College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Marietta, GA, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Science student debt is $9,616. Read the full report on Chattahoochee Technical College
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Central Community College placed #12 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Grand Island, NE, Central Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $4,800. Students borrow a median of $10,277 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Central Community College
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Boston University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Read the full report on Boston University
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Bellevue College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Located in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,436, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. The median Computer Science program debt is $18,839. More on Bellevue College
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Metropolitan Community College Area did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Graduates carry a median of $12,799 in student loans. More on Metropolitan Community College Area
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University Of Maryland University College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Adelphi, MD. About 20% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,136, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. Typical Computer Science student debt is $23,276. More on University Of Maryland University College
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Utah Valley University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Set in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. Utah Valley University posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Utah Valley University report
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Lake Washington Institute Of Technology ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Kirkland, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,997, with out-of-state students paying around $12,062. Lake Washington Institute Of Technology Computer Science students take on a median of $19,695 in debt. Read more about Lake Washington Institute Of Technology
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Tarrant County College District landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. Tarrant County College District is a public school based in Fort Worth, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,863, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Typical Computer Science student debt is $15,148. Read more about Tarrant County College District
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Mti College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Mti College is a private for-profit school based in Sacramento, CA. Mti College Computer Science students take on a median of $10,356 in debt. Read the full report on Mti College
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Gwinnett Technical College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Set in Lawrenceville, GA, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,524, while out-of-state students pay about $6,092. Gwinnett Technical College Computer Science students take on a median of $18,048 in debt. See the full Gwinnett Technical College profile
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Set in Green Bay, WI, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,960, with out-of-state students paying around $7,203. The median Computer Science program debt is $14,997. More on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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Moraine Park Technical College did well this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Fond du Lac, WI, Moraine Park Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,819, with out-of-state students paying around $7,084. Graduates carry a median of $11,471 in student loans. More on Moraine Park Technical College
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Red Rocks Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in Lakewood, CO, Red Rocks Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,859 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,459 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,471 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Red Rocks Community College
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Oklahoma City Community College landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Oklahoma City, OK. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,059, while out-of-state students pay about $9,810. The median Computer Science program debt is $13,919. More on Oklahoma City Community College
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Western Technical College La Cross ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,820, with out-of-state students paying around $7,078. Students borrow a median of $13,669 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full Western Technical College La Cross profile
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Jefferson State Community College placed #27 among Computer Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in Birmingham, AL. In-state tuition and fees average $5,100, compared with $8,970 for out-of-state students. Jefferson State Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $15,083 in debt. Read more about Jefferson State Community College
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Wake Technical Community College placed #28 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in Raleigh, NC, Wake Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,254, compared with $6,862 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,900 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full Wake Technical Community College report
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Virginia Commonwealth University placed #29 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Richmond, VA, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,720, with out-of-state students paying around $39,884. Virginia Commonwealth University Computer Science students take on a median of $23,813 in debt. More on Virginia Commonwealth University
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University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Based in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates 49% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,718 in tuition and fees, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,783 to complete their Computer Science program here. Get the full University Of Nebraska At Omaha report
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Rowan Cabarrus Community College did well this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Salisbury, NC, Rowan Cabarrus Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,064, with out-of-state students paying around $6,672. The median Computer Science program debt is $10,867. See the full Rowan Cabarrus Community College profile
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El Centro College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Dallas, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,730, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. Typical Computer Science student debt is $14,557. See the full El Centro College profile
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Regis University placed #33 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Denver, CO, Regis University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. In-state tuition and fees average $28,140. Typical Computer Science student debt is $31,773. More on Regis University
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Dakota County Technical College did well this year, earning the #34 position. This public school is set in Rosemount, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,679. Typical Computer Science student debt is $13,474. See the full Dakota County Technical College profile
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Augusta University placed #35 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Augusta, GA, Augusta University is a public institution. Augusta University graduates 49% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,414, while out-of-state students pay about $24,734. Typical Computer Science student debt is $25,745. Read more about Augusta University
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Hillsborough Community College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Located in Tampa, FL, Hillsborough Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,491, compared with $9,088 for out-of-state students. Hillsborough Community College Computer Science students take on a median of $16,142 in debt. Read the full report on Hillsborough Community College
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Waukesha County Technical College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Set in Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,803, while out-of-state students pay about $7,046. Graduates carry a median of $16,595 in student loans. More on Waukesha County Technical College
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Salt Lake Community College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,426, with out-of-state students paying around $14,244. Typical Computer Science student debt is $10,855. See the full Salt Lake Community College profile
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Pulaski Technical College placed #39 among Computer Science schools in the United States. This public school is set in North Little Rock, AR. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,300, compared with $9,450 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,043 in student loans. Get the full Pulaski Technical College report
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Based in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. The median Computer Science program debt is $23,530. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
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Northwest Arkansas Community College placed #41 among Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in Bentonville, AR, Northwest Arkansas Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,342 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,238. Graduates carry a median of $12,479 in student loans. More on Northwest Arkansas Community College
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College Of Western Idaho landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Nampa, ID. In-state tuition and fees average $3,446, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. College Of Western Idaho Computer Science students take on a median of $12,497 in debt. More on College Of Western Idaho
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Sinclair Community College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. Located in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,675 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Sinclair Community College
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Lone Star College System landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Set in The Woodlands, TX, Lone Star College System is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $7,512. The median Computer Science program debt is $10,425. See the full Lone Star College System profile
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Sullivan University did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Louisville, KY, Sullivan University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Graduates carry a median of $28,394 in student loans. More on Sullivan University
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Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. This public school is set in Cleveland, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Students borrow a median of $14,636 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
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Johnson County Community College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Set in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,424 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,688. Students borrow a median of $13,532 to complete their Computer Science program here. Read more about Johnson County Community College
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Valencia College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Located in Orlando, FL, Valencia College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $9,576. The median Computer Science program debt is $14,413. See the full Valencia College profile
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St Cloud Technical And Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Set in Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,124. Students borrow a median of $16,734 to complete their Computer Science program here. See the full St Cloud Technical And Community College profile
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St Petersburg College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Computer Science schools. St Petersburg College is a public school based in St. Petersburg, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. St Petersburg College Computer Science students take on a median of $24,385 in debt. Read more about St Petersburg College
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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 · 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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