Best Computer Science Master’s Programs for Your Money 2024
Our value-focused approach highlights computer science programs that maximize return on investment. Here are the colleges that scored a 4 or higher on our 5-star scale.
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College Name
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Est. annual costs
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Average student debt
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Employment rate
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Average early career salaries
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Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ |
$30,840 | $31,860 | 96% | $94,350 |
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Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT |
$22,750 | N/A | 96% | N/A |
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA |
$31,350 | N/A | 97% | N/A |
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Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO |
$38,230 | $25,030 | 97% | $91,740 |
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George Washington UniversityWashington, DC |
$52,730 | N/A | 92% | $101,960 |
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Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA |
$31,910 | $42,800 | 100% | $95,380 |
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Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA |
$25,320 | N/A | 98% | N/A |
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Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA |
$28,130 | $42,200 | 98% | $81,970 |
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Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL |
$28,560 | $31,360 | 100% | N/A |
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Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO |
$22,940 | N/A | 99% | N/A |
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North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC |
$28,320 | $35,000 | 95% | $95,710 |
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Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR |
$33,360 | N/A | 95% | N/A |
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Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN |
$22,920 | N/A | 96% | N/A |
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Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX |
$53,490 | N/A | 100% | N/A |
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Texas A & M University-College StationCollege Station, TX |
$29,700 | $22,250 | 95% | N/A |
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Towson UniversityTowson, MD |
$29,460 | $35,260 | 98% | $86,090 |
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University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla, CA |
$35,230 | $31,960 | 95% | $143,540 |
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University of GeorgiaAthens, GA |
$25,940 | N/A | 96% | N/A |
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University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL |
$34,550 | $25,220 | 96% | $142,130 |
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University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN |
$35,560 | N/A | 97% | N/A |
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University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO |
$29,930 | N/A | 99% | N/A |
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University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT |
$27,600 | N/A | 98% | N/A |
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University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA |
$37,910 | $40,600 | 96% | N/A |
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Washington State UniversityPullman, WA |
$31,110 | N/A | 98% | N/A |
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Notes: Annual costs include tuition and fees, books and living expenses for in-state students. Employment rate is based on the share of computer science graduates at all degree levels who were not working nor enrolled in another educational program within two years of leaving school. Average earnings and debt figures represent program-level earnings for graduates within one and two year(s) of completion.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, college websites, College Factual/Money calculations.
