Best Computer Science Master’s Programs for Your Money
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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California Polytechnic State University - San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA |
$34,200 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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California State University - ChicoChico, CA |
$28,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of California - IrvineIrvine, CA |
$38,500 | $30,160 | 90% | $148,500 |
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University of California - San DiegoLa Jolla, CA |
$37,400 | $31,960 | 99% | $218,300 |
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University of California - Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA |
$38,800 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA |
$34,200 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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George Washington UniversityWashington, DC |
$54,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of GeorgiaAthens, GA |
$27,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL |
$36,500 | $25,220 | 97% | $168,000 |
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Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA |
$26,200 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of Maryland - Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD |
$36,600 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of Massachusetts - LowellLowell, MA |
$30,000 | N/A | 100% | $111,000 |
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University of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA |
$34,600 | $29,250 | 95% | $104,600 |
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University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN |
$37,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO |
$24,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of Missouri - Kansas CityKansas City, MO |
$31,400 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Binghamton UniversityVestal, NY |
$34,100 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC |
$29,500 | $35,000 | 95% | $108,400 |
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North Dakota State University - Main CampusFargo, ND |
$22,600 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of Oklahoma Norman CampusNorman, OK |
$30,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR |
$34,500 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA |
$47,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Texas A&M University - College StationCollege Station, TX |
$30,800 | $22,250 | 100% | $121,700 |
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Brigham Young University - ProvoProvo, UT |
$24,600 | N/A | 95% | $124,400 |
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University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT |
$32,600 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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University of Washington - Seattle CampusSeattle, WA |
$40,500 | $40,600 | 95% | $155,300 |
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Purdue University - Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN |
$25,300 | N/A | N/A | 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.
