Best Computer Science Schools

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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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Sussex County Community College is a 2-year institution in northwest New Jersey. SCCC offers associate degrees in 22 fields of study as well as 11 certificate-granting academic programs. In addition, SCCC partners with the Rutgers School of Health...

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The professors are knowledgeable and very dedicated to their students' success. They each have their own story to tell, and some of them are far from what you'd expect. My sculpture professor had been a professor at a university in New Zealand, and...

” – Kristin from Dingmans Ferry, PA
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Tacoma Community College is a 2-year community college. TCC offers almost 60 degrees and certificates as well as two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. In addition, TCC features 45 different classes that are accepted for credit at all Washington...

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Tacoma Community College is truly a jewel among community institutions, defying any and all negative stereotypes. It is diverse in both opportunities as well as in the students who attend. When I attend class here, I can feel myself inching ever...

” – Candace from Bremerton, WA
Tarrant County College District

Tarrant County College District is a public, 2-year community college operating five campuses around the Tarrant County district as well as a virtual campus called TCC connect. All have open admission policies. The college confers associate degrees...

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Although Tarrant County College is just a community college it offers classes that have a more rigorous course load like that of one in a major university. I am glad I came to this school before transferring out to a larger university because I feel...

” – Devin from Keller, TX
Texas Southmost College

Texas Southmost College is a public 2-year institution established in Brownsville. Offering 33 associate degree programs, TSC’s academic options include several designed to lead to a bachelor’s degree, as well as degrees in Applied Science, CADD, and...

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Easy to stay ahead of the game here at UTB, easy to follow classes with grade A teachers

” – Eric from Brownsville, TX
Tidewater Community College

Tidewater Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in the state of Virginia. The college maintains four campuses and a number of centers throughout the region in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk. Academics...

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If you check out your teachers on ratemyprof, I find you can get the best education for your dollar. The teachers I picked based on good reviews are excellent, and motivate me to learn.

” – D from Virginia Beach, VA
Tompkins Cortland Community College

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in Dryden, New York. Among the 40 degree programs within its catalog, Tompkins Cortland offers several unique options, such as the Digital Cinema program and the Wine...

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The professors I have had for all of my classes have been very well educated in the field of study and class they have taught. Many have brought life experiences into the room which makes me, as a student, feel more comfortable and able to...

” – Charnie from Cortland, NY
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Trident Technical College is a public, 2-year institution located in North Charleston, South Carolina, with satellite facilities in Mount Pleasant, Moncks Corner, Summerville, and Hollywood. The college offers over 150 transfer and technical degree...

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I have been at Trident since August of 2010 and so far I have nothing bad to say about the teacher and academic advisers who I have had or come into contact with. I have a full 15-hr schedule this semester and although my classes are all quite...

” – Katherine from Charleston, SC
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Trinity Valley Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Athens, Texas. Along with its main campus, TVCC also maintains four satellite locations in Terrell, Kaufman, and Palestine. The college offers programs in many different...

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The staff at Trinity Valley Community College is very responsive and always informative. This is my third year at TVCC and I have never had an issue, or an unresolved problem. Teachers are very interactive with their students as well which helps to...

” – Emily from Forney, TX
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Triton College is a public, 2-year institution established on an urban, 110-acre campus in River Grove, Illinois. Triton offers over 100 associate’s degree and certificate programs, with flexible learning options available including online courses...

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One of the best junior colleges around. Triton has a variety of classes to choose from. Located in a very convenient location, lots of transportation near by.

” – Frank from Chicago, IL
Truckee Meadows Community College

Truckee Meadows Community College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and four extension sites in Reno. TMCC is home to academic divisions in Liberal Arts, Sciences, Business & Social Sciences, and Technical Sciences. In addition to its...

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I had dreams of going to a giant college. In my senior year I destroyed my chances by failing math. I was devastated. TMCC was really my only option. My first day I walked in with the attitude of pessimism and negativism. I was so so surprised by the...

” – Jacob from Sparks, NV
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Union County College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of New Jersey. The school consists of four separate campuses located in Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Scotch Plains. All students enrolled at Union County College...

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With a campus on the shores of the Umpqua River, Umpqua Community College is a 2-year institution in western Oregon. UCC is home to transfer education and career technical divisions hosting degree and certificate-granting programs. The college...

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It's a great learning environment. Thing to remember is , don't be afraid to ask questions. If you don't then you will be stuck. NO ONE IS GOING TO LAUGH AT YOU. Heck, they might've had the same question.

” – Amaryah from Winston, OR
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Originally founded as a center for graduate studies, the University of New Mexico Los Alamos is a branch campus of UNM in northern New Mexico. UNM Los Alamos grants associate degrees and certificates in 23 fields of study. Additionally, students at...

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Nestled between the Rio Grande and Taos Pueblo, the University of New Mexico-Taos is a 2-year community college and a branch campus of the UNM system. UNM-Taos is home to over 30 associate degree and certificate-granting academic programs. In...

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Surrounded by the Rio Grande Valley and Manzano Mountains, The University of New Mexico in Valencia county is a regional campus of the UNM system in central New Mexico. UNM-Valencia offers degrees and certificates in 30 academic subjects...

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Vernon College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of Texas. Along with its main campus in Vernon, the college also maintains a number of education centers in Wichita Falls, Sheppard AFB, and Seymour. Students attending Vernon...

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Great, it has gotten me where i need to be to move on to Alabama State university. It has prepared me for my next step. I thank Vernon for helping me be successful.

” – Tiara from Amarillo, TX
Wake Technical Community College

Wake Technical Community College is a 2-year institution that offers technical certifications, associate degrees, and non-credit courses. The school operates multiple campuses around Wake County, North Carolina, making it the largest community...

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wake technical community is the best community college in north carolina in my opinion.
the programs are great and they are designed to give every student the start they needed in the career field they are pursuing.
i would recommend any one to...

” – Oneal from Raleigh, NC
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Walla Walla Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses in southeast Washington state. Among its 65 degrees and 52 certificate offerings are several unique academic programs including John Deere Technology and Farrier Science—the...

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At Walla Walla Community College you will acquire a wide range of knowledge. Not only are the classes interesting and in depth, but the instructors are always willing to help students one on one. There are also free study groups and tutors!

” – Kiandra from Palouse, WA
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Washtenaw Community College is a public, 2-year institution established on a wooded, 291-acre campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with satellite facilities located in Brighton and Hartland. WCC offers over 100 academic programs through a catalog of...

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I’ve been taking art classes to build up my portfolio for when I transfer and the art teachers here are phenomenal. Many of them are also employed at more expensive, “brand name” colleges like Eastern or U of M, so it’s like getting the same teaching...

” – E.
Waubonsee Community College

Waubonsee Community College is a public, 2-year institution with a main location near Chicago, Illinois, in Sugar Grove. Waubonsee has three satellite locations, as well, two in Aurora and one in Plano. The community college offers two types of...

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Best choice before transferring to a 4 year school. Their dual placement program with 4 year institutions is awesome! You will save alot of money by going this route. Instead of paying $1000-$2000 a class you'll pay about $300. (not including books)

” – Sandy from Aurora, IL