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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia

10 Schools Ranked
$30,790 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,439 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right 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 or bootcamp 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in District of Columbia to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
175 Total Awards
$57,984 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,093 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named George Washington University the most popular school in District of Columbia for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. GWU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 175 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend GWU, expect to pay an average of $57,984 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,093 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since GWU does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 10% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
64 Total Awards
$28,916 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,908 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Howard University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Howard University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 64 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,916 to cover tuition and fees at Howard. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,908 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Howard does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia
47 Total Awards
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,631 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - Global Region. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Strayer University - Global Region is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Strayer University - Global Region is $13,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $42,631 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Strayer University - Global Region. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#3

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
47 Total Awards
$59,957 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,335 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Georgetown University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Georgetown is $59,957. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,335 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Georgetown. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#5

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
35 Total Awards
$6,152 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,129 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of the District of Columbia is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the small public school awarded 35 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from District of Columbia who attend University of the District of Columbia full time pay an average of $6,152 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,004. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,129 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

One thing to take note of is that University of the District of Columbia does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 21% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
31 Total Awards
$51,334 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,484 Avg Student Debt

American University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 31 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend The American University, expect to pay an average of $51,334 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from The American University accumulate an average of $22,484 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

The American University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Strayer University - District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
20 Total Awards
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$42,631 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Strayer University - District of Columbia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,515 to cover tuition and fees at Strayer University - District of Columbia. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $42,631 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.

Strayer University - District of Columbia is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#7

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
20 Total Awards
$52,156 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,706 Avg Student Debt

Catholic University of America ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at CUA is $52,156. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,706 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CUA does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia
13 Total Awards
$17,712 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,411 Avg Student Debt

Gallaudet University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 13 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Gallaudet is $17,712. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,411 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Gallaudet does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 22% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus

Washington, District of Columbia
$6,660 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,519 Avg Student Debt

University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus is $6,660. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,519 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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