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Best Computer Science Colleges in Virginia

55 accredited institutions in Virginia offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

55

Colleges

16,530

Graduates/yr

34

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Computer Science Programs in Virginia

PublicAssociate's

Northern Virginia Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

George Mason University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Virginia Commonwealth University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Old Dominion University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

James Madison University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Liberty University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Tidewater Community College

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitBachelor's

Strayer University-Virginia

PublicBachelor's

Christopher Newport University

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitMaster's

Washington University of Science and Technology

PublicBachelor's

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Brightpoint Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Germanna Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Marymount University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Virginia Peninsula Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Mary Washington

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Radford University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Piedmont Virginia Community College

Charlottesville

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Norfolk State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Virginia State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Richmond

University of Richmond

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Laurel Ridge Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Randolph-Macon College

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Virginia Western Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Danville Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Regent University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Hampton University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Virginia Military Institute

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

New River Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Longwood University

In-State Tuition

Private For-ProfitMaster's

American National University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Washington and Lee University

PublicAssociate's

Blue Ridge Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Shenandoah University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Southside Virginia Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bridgewater College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Roanoke College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southern Virginia University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Virginia's College at Wise

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bluefield University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Averett University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Virginia Highlands Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Central Virginia Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Wytheville Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Virginia Union University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Mountain Gateway Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of Lynchburg

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Patrick & Henry Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Eastern Mennonite University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Southwest Virginia Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Computer Science in Virginia

Virginia has 55 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 16,530 graduates annually. Of these, 34 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Virginia residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.