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25 Best Bachelor's Computer Science Universities in the United States

Of the 25 Bachelor's Computer Science universities in the United States, University of California, Los Angeles ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501). The universities on this list offer 34 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #501 (Colorado School of Mines); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Los Angeles has the largest research record in this group, with 52,934,262 citations and an h-index of 1,659.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 25 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years and null. 94% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake). California State University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Bachelor's Computer Science?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) and Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Computer Science in the United States?

25 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Computer Science course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with null the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Computer Science courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Bachelor's Computer Science online with a university in the United States?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Computer Science courses in the United States?

California State University, with 2, ahead of The University of Alabama (2).

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