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2023 Best Computer Programming Master's Degree Schools

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Finding the Best Computer Programming Master's Degree School for You

Computer Programming is the #169 most popular major in the country with 490 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Computer Programming Master's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the United States to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools in the United States

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Programming Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Schools for a Master's in Computer Programming

Our analysis found DigiPen Institute of Technology to be the best school for computer programming students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the United States. Digipen is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Redmond.

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#2

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

Out of the 9 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the # 2 spot on the list. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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#3

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Clemson University is a great place for computer programming students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Michigan - Dearborn is a great place for computer programming students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

DePaul University

Chicago, IL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend DePaul University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#6

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer programming programs. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Maharishi International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer programming students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. MIU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Fairfield.

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#8

Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, Marist is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#9

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Computer Programming is one of 9 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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