Best Computer Science Schools

How are the Top Computer Science Programs Chosen?

Appily determines “Best Colleges” based on publicly-available information from the US Department of Education. Several factors include, but are not limited to, data about admitted students’ academic calibers, students’ expected career outcomes after graduation, and colleges’ investments toward making their institution accessible to all students.

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Laney College is a 2-year community college in Oakland. Laney offers classes in over 100 academic departments as well as 44 associate degree programs, 13 of which are eligible for transfer to a 4-year institution. Recently, Laney received a $125...

Lansing Community College

Lansing Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in the state of Michigan. The campus features a number of state-of-the-art facilities, including two fitness centers, a library with rentable technology, and two gaming stations. Along...

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Teachers are very helpful and class sizes are just right

” – Harley from Charlotte, MI
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Las Positas College is a 2-year community college on the outskirts of California’s Bay Area. Students at Las Positas choose their academic career path from among 24 occupational associate degrees, 17 associate transfer degrees, or 44 certificate...

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Las Positas is a very caring College. They put their students first. They make sure they are in a very comfortable environment.

” – Whitney from Livermore, CA
Lee College

Lee College is a community institution established in Baytown, Texas. Along with its main campus, the college also maintains a number of satellite campuses to service its 13 surrounding school districts. The school features a number of programs to...

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With a main campus on the island of O’ahu, Leeward Community College is a 2-year institution and part of the University of Hawai’i system. Leeward offers degrees and certificates in 20 academic programs. Its Hawaiian Studies Program features courses...

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This school is great-the staff, the students, and the activities! You have a huge opportunity to meet new people, and the teachers are really approachable. It's a very comfortable environment. I'm glad i made the decision to start my college career...

” – Ashley from Waipahu, HI
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Lehigh Carbon Community College is a 2-year community college serving the greater Allentown area. In addition to the courses offered at its five campuses, LCCC offers 15 academic programs that can be taken entirely online. LCCC’s Honors Program...

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Most of the professors I have had are terrific-they are knowledgeable and personable.

” – Hannah from Allentown, PA
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Linn-Benton Community College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and three extension centers in western Oregon with more than 80 academic degrees and certificates grouped into seven departments known as Meta Majors. LBCC’s Culinary Arts...

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When I enrolled to LBCC I really thought nothing of it. In my head I just thought oh look more school. But after the first year at LBCC I have learned so much and respect and thank every professor I have had and will have in the near future. Thank...

” – Daniel from Sweet Home, OR
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Lone Star College System is a set of 6 two-year community colleges and two university centers. It is the largest public college system in the Greater Houston, Texas, area and one of the fastest growing in the US. Many students choose to study liberal...

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The school offers various ways of teaching for all types of learners. The tutoring center is definitely a great thing to take advantage of!

” – Taryn from Houston, TX
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Los Angeles Mission College is a 2-year community college serving LA’s San Fernando Valley area and home to 75 academic departments including subjects familiar to Angelenos such as cinema and oceanography. In addition to its weekly course offerings...

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They have some really great professors here; I have had some wonderful classes. Also their honors program is great.

” – Sydney from Lake View Terrace, CA
Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College is a public, 2-year institution located in Valley Glen, California. The college offers studies in a wide variety of subjects, with many of its available classes participating in the Zero Textbook Cost program, which is a...

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Los Medanos College is a 2-year community college with two campuses to the northeast of the Bay Area. Among its 35 academic programs, Los Medanos grants degrees and certificates in fields such as Travel Marketing and Recording Arts and provides free...

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Luzerne County Community College is a 2-year community college in the Pocono region of eastern Pennsylvania. LCCC confers degrees and certificates in 73 occupational programs and 25 liberal arts/transfer programs. They also host the Schulman Gallery...

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The course curriculum is mildly challenging. Expect to work for the grades you get. Several hours of study are required for each course. The tests are not easy and not all teachers give extra credit. Even though I found some courses easy, I still had...

” – Allison from Mountaintop, PA
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Macomb Community College is a public, 2-year institution with campuses in Warren and Clinton Township, Michigan. The college features a wide variety of unique academic programs, with subjects ranging from Court Reporting to Fire Science. Students...

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I have learned a lot while attending this school. I have been going here for over a year and have been happy with all my instructors. The professors are friendly and helpful when you need information. The classes were not too easy or too difficult.

” – Nathan from Ira Twp, MI
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Madison Area Technical College is a public, 2-year institution located in the state of Wisconsin. The college maintains four campuses in Madison along with four satellite locations in Reedsburg, Portage, Watertown, and Fort Atkinson. Students...

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I like this school a lot. It is big but the class sizes are just like high school. It has everything you could ever need.

” – Madelyn from Sun Prairie, WI
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Manchester Community College is a 2-year institution in southeast New Hampshire. MCC offers degrees and certificates in over 60 academic programs as well as several Service Learning courses that combine classroom instruction with community service...

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Massachusetts Bay Community College is a 2-year institution with three campuses just outside of Boston. MassBay is home to seven academic departments offering degree and certificate programs and six associate degree programs are available entirely...

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If all goes according to plan I will learn a lot since I am older and returning to college after a 16 year laps. This time I am more focused and determined to accomplish all my goals at MassBay!

” – Susan
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Named for the Native American tribal chief who greeted the pilgrims on their arrival in America, Massasoit Community College is a 2-year institution in the greater Boston area. Massasoit’s three campuses are home to 21 associate degree programs...

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Accounting wasn't my top choices for a career. But recently I took a class at Brockton High School and loved every moment of it. That is my new career in life.

” – Beshawn from Brockton, MA
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McLennan Community College is a public institution located in Waco, Texas, near Cameron Park and the Bosque River. MCC has an open admissions policy and offers free tutoring, online or in-person at the Center for Academic Excellence. It also operates...

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The professors are very nice and helpful. Whenever you have a problem or a question they are very eager to help you out.

” – Mariah from Waco, TX
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Mercer County Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses in the Trenton area offering courses in 75 associate degree programs. Degree-holding students are able to transfer to five 4-year New Jersey colleges and universities through...

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MCCC is a great school. The teachers are fantastic. I got a good education there. I would recommend it to anyone.

” – Melissa from Yardville, NJ
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Mesa Community College is a public institution with an open admissions policy based in Mesa, Arizona, conferring associate and professional certifications. The school operates two campuses, Red Mountain as well as the Southern and Dobson location...

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They have helpful teachers and offer a vast assortment of resources to utilize in your studies. Plus, there are two campuses to choose from that each have there own great qualities. I attend both campuses for the best selection of classes and the...

” – Kristen from Mesa, AZ