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9 Best Private Computer Science & IT Universities in the United States

Of the 9 Private Computer Science & IT universities in the United States, Yale University ranks highest at #16 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come The Catholic University of America (#288 in United States) and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (#587 in United States). The universities on this list offer 35 matching courses between them.

9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
3Top pick
MC Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences logo
#587 in United States Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Private University · 3 courses in Computer Science & IT

USD 40,530/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
3,451Students
International
Admissions open
#587 in United States · by research impact
198,579 citations · h-index 179
4Ranked
QU Quinnipiac University logo
#688 in United States Hamden, Connecticut, United States

Quinnipiac University

Private University · 5 courses in Computer Science & IT

All 5 courses →
USD 55,480/yrTuition (indicative)
Founded
6,531Students
International
Admissions open
#688 in United States · by research impact
136,356 citations · h-index 141
6Ranked
EU Excelsior University logo
#1,251 in United States Albany, New York, United States
#1,251 in United States · by research impact
18,025 citations · h-index 55
7Ranked
UA Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus logo
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
8Ranked
AG Ana G. Mendez University logo
Orlando, Florida, United States
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Yale University at #16 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Yale University is cited most (53,501,390 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

0 are public and 9 private (0% public). By location, Connecticut (2), Puerto Rico (2) and District of Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Yale University, founded in 1701. Yale University is the largest, with 14,500 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 17 bachelor's, 6 diploma, 3 master's and 2 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 89% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus offers the widest choice, with 11 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 8 of these universities. Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is the least expensive at USD 6,410 a year and Yale University the most at USD 64,000; the middle of the range is about USD 55,480. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Private Computer Science & IT?

Yale University (QS World #16), The Catholic University of America (#288 in United States) and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (#587 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Private Computer Science & IT in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is the least expensive at about USD 6,410 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Private Computer Science & IT in the United States?

0 public and 9 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Private Computer Science & IT course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Private Computer Science & IT 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 Private Computer Science & IT online with a university in the United States?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

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