There are many good reasons to pursue a computer science degree these days, not the least of which is the job market’s growing demand for computer science graduates and the generous salaries for those with computer science degrees. More and more people are choosing to pursue computer science degrees online because of the greater flexibility and affordability found online. For someone looking to earn an online computer science degree, we’ve put together a list of the best online colleges and universities offering online computer science and other computer related degrees in 2014. Our rankings are based on several factors, including reputation, student satisfaction, peer and instructional quality, and overall affordability. Only fully accredited programs were considered.
#1. DeVry University Online
One of most recognized and well-known names in online education, DeVry University Online was ranked #25 overall by Online Education Database in 2009. DeVry University, based in Illinois, currently offers a Bachelor of Computer Engineering as well as a number of other computer related online bachelor’s degrees.
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#2. Colorado Technical University Online
Ranked one of the top schools for minority students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, and a top military friendly school by G.I. Jobs Magazine, Colorado Technical University Online is a recognized leader in online technology degrees. Colorado Technical University Online currently offers a PhD in computer science in addition to numerous other computer related bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees online.
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#3. Walden University Online
Recognized for its online programs by U.S. News & World Report in 2010 and ranked #14 by the Online Education Database, Walden University Online is known not only for its quality online degree programs, but also for its commitment to social change. Walden University, based in Minnesota, currently offers a BS CIS in human computer interaction along with a variety of other computer related online bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.
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#4. Regis University Online
One of our top 25 online colleges & universities of 2011, as well as one of our top 10 online catholic colleges & universities of 2011, Regis University Online has distinguished itself as one of the very best online schools around. Regis currently offers a BS in computer science along with several other computer related online bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
#5. Drexel University Online
Winner of several awards for its online programs, including a #11 overall ranking in our list of the top 25 online colleges & universities of 2011, Drexel Online has an outstanding reputation for its online programs. Drexel offers an MS in computer science as well as several other computer science master’s and certificates.
#6. Nova Southeastern University Online
Ranked the #1 online school overall by the Online Education Database and one of the top distance learning grad programs by The Princeton Review, Nova Southeastern University Online is a standout among online colleges and universities. Nova Southeastern Online, based in Florida, currently offers an MS and a PhD in computer science, as well as a number of other computer-centric graduate degrees.
#7. Baker College Online
Winner of the “2010 Educational Program of the Year Award” from Michigan’s largest technology business association, Automation Alley, and listed by G.I. Jobs Magazine as a top military friendly school, Baker College Online is distinguishing itself as one of the most respected online schools in America. Baker College Online, based in Mississippi, offers a BS in computer science along with a variety of other computer related associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees online.
#8. University of Maryland University College Online
High quality and affordability earned the University of Maryland University College Online a “Best Buy” award for its computer science program from GetEducated.com, which the school can list next to a number of other accolades for its online programs. The University of Maryland University College Online currently offers a BS in computer science in addition to several other computer related online bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
#9. American Sentinel University Online
Recognized as one of the most most affordable and most military friendly online schools, American Sentinel University continues to grow its online offerings. American Sentinel University Online currently offers a BS and an MS in computer science along with two other computer related online bachelor’s degrees.
#10. Grantham University Online
Recognized by G.I. Jobs Magazine as a top military friendly university for the last four consecutive years, Grantham University Online, based in Missouri, is known for awarding several generous scholarships to military families over the course of 59 years in distance education. Grantham University Online currently offers an AS and a BS in computer science, as well as a number of other computer related associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees online.
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