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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Computer Science

287 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

287 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 73–96 of 287 colleges

Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
View college details
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 18.5%
Annual cost
$77,708/yr
Grad earnings
$75,328
SAT avg
1,416
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
🏛 Public Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49%
Annual cost
$29,174/yr
Grad earnings
$74,502
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
31
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 1 Fee $75
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 32.7%
Annual cost
$41,118/yr
Grad earnings
$73,490
SAT avg
1,458
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Computer Science in USA?
287 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Computer Science in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Computer Science in USA?
Southern Methodist University leads with median graduate earnings of $78,354 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Computer Science colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Michigan Technological University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Stony Brook University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Computer Science programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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