Top US Computer Science Programs

At a Glance

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  2. Stanford University
  3. Carnegie Mellon University
  4. University of California – Berkeley
  5. Princeton University
  6. Harvard University
  7. Cornell University
  8. University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
  9. University of Washington – Seattle
  10. California Institute of Technology – Pasadena
  11. Columbia University – New York
  12. University of California – Los Angeles
  13. University of California – San Diego
  14. University of Maryland – College Park
  15. University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
  16. University of Massachusetts – Amherst
  17. Yale University
  18. Brown University
  19. Duke University
  20. Johns Hopkins University

Discussion

When exploring programs in computer science, consider key parameters such as: academic tracks offered or focus areas, faculty, research areas, student to faculty ratio, and opportunities for collaboration with other academic programs, industry, and government.

Ranking Methodology –
In the process of evaluating the computer science programs listed in this article, a proprietary eMarket Journal ranking algorithm is used, which weights several key parameters.