2026 Computer & IT Rankings

Best Colleges for Computer & IT

Data-driven rankings of 2,014 colleges excelling in Computer & IT programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Computer & IT.
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Top Colleges for Computer & IT

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#1

Hoboken, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
96.8 / 100
96.8
Field Productivity
13.7% productivity
99%
Program Depth
9 programs
95%
Retention
94%
95%

Stevens Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 97, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,842 students with in-state tuition of $58,680.

Field productivity stands at 14% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
96.7 / 100
96.7
Field Productivity
5.7% productivity
95%
Program Depth
9 programs
95%
Retention
98%
98%

Northeastern University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 97, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,159 students with in-state tuition of $62,000.

Field productivity stands at 6% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#3

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
96 / 100
96
Field Productivity
9.1% productivity
97%
Program Depth
7 programs
88%
Retention
98%
98%

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 96, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,946 students with in-state tuition of $10,258.

Field productivity stands at 9% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
95.5 / 100
95.5
Field Productivity
13.7% productivity
99%
Program Depth
14 programs
100%
Retention
97%
97%

Carnegie Mellon University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 96, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 15,596 students with in-state tuition of $62,260.

Field productivity stands at 14% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Inglewood, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
94.9 / 100
94.9
Field Productivity
107.4% productivity
100%
Program Depth
9 programs
95%
Retention
100%
99%

ABCO Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 121 students.

Field productivity stands at 107% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94.7 / 100
94.7
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
92%
Program Depth
11 programs
98%
Retention
96%
96%

New York University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 95, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 57,335 students with in-state tuition of $60,438.

Field productivity stands at 5% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Newark, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
94.3 / 100
94.3
Field Productivity
7.8% productivity
97%
Program Depth
7 programs
88%
Retention
91%
92%

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 13,007 students with in-state tuition of $15,616.

Field productivity stands at 8% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
94.2 / 100
94.2
Field Productivity
5.4% productivity
94%
Program Depth
6 programs
83%
Retention
97%
97%

Columbia University in the City of New York is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,279 students with in-state tuition of $64,526.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#9

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.9 / 100
93.9
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
6 programs
83%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Pennsylvania is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 94, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 28,711 students with in-state tuition of $58,620.

Field productivity stands at 4% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Ann Arbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
93.4 / 100
93.4
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
6 programs
83%
Retention
98%
98%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,065 students with in-state tuition of $17,977.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93.1 / 100
93.1
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
8 programs
92%
Retention
97%
97%

University of Southern California is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,147 students with in-state tuition of $66,640.

Field productivity stands at 5% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#12

College Park, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.9 / 100
92.9
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
92%
Program Depth
6 programs
83%
Retention
96%
96%

University of Maryland-College Park is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,813 students with in-state tuition of $9,889.

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
92.8 / 100
92.8
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
12 programs
99%
Retention
95%
95%

Boston University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 36,624 students with in-state tuition of $63,798.

Field productivity stands at 3% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#14

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
92.7 / 100
92.7
Field Productivity
3.5% productivity
88%
Program Depth
7 programs
88%
Retention
95%
95%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 55,620 students with in-state tuition of $11,524.

Field productivity stands at 3% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#15

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
92 / 100
92
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
93%
Program Depth
13 programs
99%
Retention
88%
87%

Rochester Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 16,863 students with in-state tuition of $55,784.

Field productivity stands at 5% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
5 programs
74%
Retention
99%
99%

University of Chicago is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 18,339 students with in-state tuition of $63,801.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#17

Santa Cruz, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.7 / 100
91.7
Field Productivity
4.4% productivity
92%
Program Depth
8 programs
92%
Retention
90%
90%

University of California-Santa Cruz is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,764 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 4% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#18

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.7 / 100
91.7
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
9 programs
95%
Retention
92%
93%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,294 students with in-state tuition of $12,698.

Field productivity stands at 3% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#19

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.5 / 100
91.5
Field Productivity
5.2% productivity
94%
Program Depth
4 programs
62%
Retention
97%
97%

University of California-Berkeley is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 45,699 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 5% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#20

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.3 / 100
91.3
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
93%
Program Depth
4 programs
62%
Retention
98%
98%

Cornell University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 26,264 students with in-state tuition of $65,204.

Field productivity stands at 5% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#21

Bothell, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.2 / 100
91.2
Field Productivity
5.7% productivity
94%
Program Depth
8 programs
92%
Retention
86%
84%

University of Washington-Bothell Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,809 students with in-state tuition of $11,524.

Field productivity stands at 6% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Irvine, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.9 / 100
90.9
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
81%
Program Depth
10 programs
97%
Retention
94%
95%

University of California-Irvine is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 36,582 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

Waltham, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.6 / 100
90.6
Field Productivity
4.5% productivity
92%
Program Depth
6 programs
83%
Retention
90%
90%

Brandeis University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,302 students with in-state tuition of $64,348.

Field productivity stands at 5% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#24

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.5 / 100
90.5
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
10 programs
97%
Retention
92%
93%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 50,399 students with in-state tuition of $19,672.

Field productivity stands at 3% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#25

Fairfax, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
90.3 / 100
90.3
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
90%
Program Depth
7 programs
88%
Retention
87%
86%

George Mason University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 39,527 students with in-state tuition of $10,095.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.3 / 100
90.3
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
10 programs
97%
Retention
92%
93%

George Washington University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 25,568 students with in-state tuition of $64,508.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#27

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
90.1 / 100
90.1
Field Productivity
6.4% productivity
95%
Program Depth
10 programs
97%
Retention
87%
86%

Illinois Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 8,563 students with in-state tuition of $49,607.

Field productivity stands at 6% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#28

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
89.9 / 100
89.9
Field Productivity
266.3% productivity
100%
Program Depth
4 programs
62%
Retention
84%
80%

MyComputerCareer at Columbus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 824 students.

Field productivity stands at 266% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#29

Syracuse, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.7 / 100
89.7
Field Productivity
4.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
8 programs
92%
Retention
91%
92%

Syracuse University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,948 students with in-state tuition of $61,310.

Field productivity stands at 4% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#30

Evanston, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.6 / 100
89.6
Field Productivity
2.2% productivity
80%
Program Depth
6 programs
83%
Retention
97%
97%

Northwestern University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 23,203 students with in-state tuition of $64,887.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Durham, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.6 / 100
89.6
Field Productivity
2.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
5 programs
74%
Retention
96%
96%

Duke University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 17,112 students with in-state tuition of $63,450.

Field productivity stands at 3% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#32

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.5 / 100
89.5
Field Productivity
6.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
46%
Retention
99%
99%

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 90, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 11,920 students with in-state tuition of $59,750.

Field productivity stands at 6% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#33

Baltimore, MD

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.2 / 100
89.2
Field Productivity
2.5% productivity
82%
Program Depth
5 programs
74%
Retention
98%
98%

Johns Hopkins University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 30,362 students with in-state tuition of $62,840.

Field productivity stands at 2% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
89 / 100
89
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
8 programs
92%
Retention
84%
80%

University at Buffalo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,889 students with in-state tuition of $7,070.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#35

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.9 / 100
88.9
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
9 programs
95%
Retention
89%
89%

Marist College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 95th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 6,452 students with in-state tuition of $45,330.

Field productivity stands at 3% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#36

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.8 / 100
88.8
Field Productivity
4.9% productivity
92%
Program Depth
4 programs
62%
Retention
94%
95%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,353 students with in-state tuition of $57,960.

Field productivity stands at 5% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#37

Saint Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.7 / 100
88.7
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
74%
Retention
96%
96%

Washington University in St Louis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 16,500 students with in-state tuition of $61,750.

Field productivity stands at 3% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#38

La Jolla, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.6 / 100
88.6
Field Productivity
3.1% productivity
86%
Program Depth
4 programs
62%
Retention
94%
95%

University of California-San Diego is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 42,376 students with in-state tuition of $11,834.

Field productivity stands at 3% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.5 / 100
88.5
Field Productivity
3.7% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
62%
Retention
94%
95%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 56,563 students with in-state tuition of $14,768.

Field productivity stands at 4% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88.3 / 100
88.3
Field Productivity
2.1% productivity
78%
Program Depth
10 programs
97%
Retention
92%
93%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 34,525 students with in-state tuition of $20,154.

Field productivity stands at 2% (78th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
88 / 100
88
Field Productivity
2.4% productivity
81%
Program Depth
5 programs
74%
Retention
96%
96%

The University of Texas at Austin is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 53,082 students with in-state tuition of $11,678.

Field productivity stands at 2% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.8 / 100
87.8
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
7 programs
88%
Retention
90%
90%

Drexel University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 21,703 students with in-state tuition of $58,293.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.8 / 100
87.8
Field Productivity
2.6% productivity
83%
Program Depth
10 programs
97%
Retention
92%
93%

Purdue University-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 52,905 students with in-state tuition of $9,718.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#44

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.7 / 100
87.7
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
12 programs
99%
Retention
86%
84%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 99th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 43,338 students with in-state tuition of $11,228.

Field productivity stands at 3% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#45

Richardson, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.4 / 100
87.4
Field Productivity
7.7% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
62%
Retention
88%
87%

The University of Texas at Dallas is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 30,885 students with in-state tuition of $14,564.

Field productivity stands at 8% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Salt Lake City, UT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
2.7% productivity
83%
Program Depth
10 programs
97%
Retention
85%
82%

University of Utah is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,260 students with in-state tuition of $8,175.

Field productivity stands at 3% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Burlington, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
14.7% productivity
99%
Program Depth
11 programs
98%
Retention
77%
63%

Champlain College is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,328 students with in-state tuition of $45,100.

Field productivity stands at 15% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Rolla, MO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.1 / 100
87.1
Field Productivity
3.2% productivity
87%
Program Depth
10 programs
97%
Retention
86%
84%

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 7,156 students with in-state tuition of $13,008.

Field productivity stands at 3% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#49

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87 / 100
87
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
80%
Program Depth
5 programs
74%
Retention
93%
94%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 37,323 students with in-state tuition of $6,535.

Field productivity stands at 2% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
86.8 / 100
86.8
Field Productivity
3.8% productivity
90%
Program Depth
3 programs
46%
Retention
99%
99%

Brown University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 11,516 students with in-state tuition of $65,656.

Field productivity stands at 4% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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