2026 Best Value Computer Science Schools in District Of Columbia
Looking for the best-value Computer Science degree programs in District Of Columbia? Our ranking highlights 23 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree reviewed 3 schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 23 Best-Value Computer Science Degree Schools in District Of Columbia
Explore the best-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Strayer University District Of Columbia this year 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. Median earnings reach $40,092 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $45,932 median debt. Read the full report on Strayer University District Of Columbia
Request InformationA rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the best values in District Of Columbia. Located in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. The median Computer Science program debt is $22,910. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $90,873. Set against $22,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants. See the full George Washington University profile
Request InformationOut of the 3 schools in District Of Columbia in this year's value ranking, Georgetown University landed the #3 spot. Located in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. The median Computer Science program debt is $16,483. Median earnings reach $103,494 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 13% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Georgetown University
Request InformationA rank of #4 makes Howard University one of the best values in District Of Columbia. More on Howard University
Request InformationOut of the 3 schools in District Of Columbia in this year's value ranking, Newu University landed the #5 spot. Read more about Newu University
Request InformationInstitute Of World Politics offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Get the full Institute Of World Politics report
Request InformationThe Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Read the full report on The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc
Request InformationWesley Theological Seminary landed the #8 spot for value in District Of Columbia this year. Read the full report on Wesley Theological Seminary
Request InformationWindsor University placed #9 among the best-value Computer Science schools in District Of Columbia. See the full Windsor University profile
Request InformationPotomac College Washington landed the #10 spot for value in District Of Columbia this year. See the full Potomac College Washington profile
Request InformationCatholic University Of America ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Catholic University Of America
Request InformationStrayer University Global Region came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Strayer University Global Region
Request InformationSaint Michael College Of Allied Health came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full Saint Michael College Of Allied Health profile
Request InformationCareer Technical Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Read the full report on Career Technical Institute
Request InformationPontifical Faculty Of The Immaculate Conception At The Dominican House Of Studies ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. More on Pontifical Faculty Of The Immaculate Conception At The Dominican House Of Studies
Request InformationUniversity Of The District Of Columbia placed #16 among the best-value Computer Science schools in District Of Columbia. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia
Request InformationBennett Career Institute landed the #17 spot for value in District Of Columbia this year. Read more about Bennett Career Institute
Request InformationAmerican University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. See the full American University profile
Request InformationTrinity Washington University landed the #19 spot for value in District Of Columbia this year. Read more about Trinity Washington University
Request InformationPontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Get the full Pontifical John Paul Ii Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family report
Request InformationThe Salon Professional Academy Washington Dc landed the #21 spot for value in District Of Columbia this year. More on The Salon Professional Academy Washington Dc
Request InformationGallaudet University placed #22 among the best-value Computer Science schools in District Of Columbia. Get the full Gallaudet University report
Request InformationNational Conservatory Of Dramatic Arts offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. More on National Conservatory Of Dramatic Arts
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 3 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).