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2025 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools

249 Colleges in the United States
28,096 Bachelor's Degrees
If you pursue a bachelor's degree in general computer & information sciences, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #17 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 249 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 28,096 bachelor's degrees in general computer & information sciences to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Computer & Information Sciences School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools Your choice of general computer & information sciences for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality computer and information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general computer & information sciences students working on their bachelor's degree.

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The computer and information sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study General Computer & Information Sciences in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general computer & information sciences students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools for a Bachelor's in Computer and Information Sciences

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,206 Annual Graduates

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general computer & information sciences. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,021 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
558 Annual Graduates

Northeastern University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general computer & information sciences. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Northeastern University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
297 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general computer & information sciences. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from University of Virginia - Main Campus

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
464 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from New York University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
171 Annual Graduates

Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Johns Hopkins University

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
177 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from University of Pennsylvania

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Yale University
New Haven, CT
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
145 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Yale University

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22 Annual Graduates

Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Cornell University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
455 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from The University of Texas at Austin

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
526 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Virginia Tech

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
864 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Rice University
Houston, TX
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Annual Graduates

Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Houston.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Rice University

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162 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from University of Notre Dame

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
355 Annual Graduates

GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from George Mason University

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
424 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from University of Florida

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Brown University
Providence, RI
37 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Brown University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
152 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Temple University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
232 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Newark, NJIT is a public school with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Barnard College
New York, NY
53 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of New York, Barnard is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Barnard College

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
684 Annual Graduates

Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
67 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Wellesley College

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
372 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from Michigan State University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
831 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from The University of Texas at Dallas

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
97 Annual Graduates

UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a bachelor’s in general computer & information sciences from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

Rest of the Top Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for General Computer & Information Sciences students that almost earned our Best General Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
50 Macalester College Saint Paul, MN
51 Rutgers University - Camden Camden, NJ
52 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
53 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS
54 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
55 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
56 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
57 Fordham University Bronx, NY
58 University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD
59 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
60 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
61 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
62 Trinity University San Antonio, TX
63 Oberlin College Oberlin, OH
64 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
65 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
66 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
67 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
68 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS
69 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
70 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
71 Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA
72 University of Houston Houston, TX
73 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
74 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
75 University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL
76 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
77 Brigham Young University - Idaho Rexburg, ID
78 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
79 Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY
80 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
81 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
82 University of Michigan - Dearborn Dearborn, MI
83 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL

General Computer & Information Sciences by Region

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One of 5 majors within the Computer Information Systems area of study, General Computer & Information Sciences has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Computer and Information Sciences

Related Major Annual Graduates
Information Technology 13,206
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,423
Informatics 1,341
Human-Centered Technology Design 314
Artificial Intelligence 109

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