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The cheapest path to a Computer Science bachelor.
36 accredited schools ranked by total degree cost — what you can cover with affordable accredited courses, plus what you must earn on campus.
| # | School | Total cost | Coverage | Earn at school | Confidence | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of the People
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $60/cr
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$2,942
save ~$4,000
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90 of 120 cr coverable
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30 cr | High | ~71 wk incl. terms |
Build plan → | |
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Norwich University
Computer Science & Information Systems (B.S.) · $375/cr
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$9,537
save ~$23,000
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66 of 88 cr coverable
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22 cr | High | ~28 wk | Build plan → | |
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Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science · $285/cr
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$10,030
save ~$23,000
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87 of 117 cr coverable
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30 cr 1 unmapped |
High | ~38 wk | Build plan → | |
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SUNY - Brockport
Computer Science Major (BS) - Advanced Computing Track · $295/cr
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$10,436
save ~$25,000
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90 of 120 cr coverable
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30 cr | High | ~37 wk | Build plan → | |
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Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $265/cr
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$12,387
save ~$19,000
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85 of 120 cr coverable
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35 cr 5 unmapped |
Medium | ~31 wk | Build plan → | |
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Florida International University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $206/cr
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$14,177
save ~$10,000
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58 of 120 cr coverable
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62 cr 29 unmapped |
High | ~17 wk | Build plan → | |
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Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $354/cr
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$15,661
save ~$27,000
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78 of 120 cr coverable
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42 cr 12 unmapped |
High | ~30 wk | Build plan → | |
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Champlain College Online
Computer Science, B.S. · $342/cr
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$16,382
save ~$25,000
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75 of 120 cr coverable
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45 cr | High | ~31 wk | Build plan → | |
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Morgan State University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $265/cr
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$17,373
save ~$14,000
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61 of 120 cr coverable
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59 cr 20 unmapped |
Medium | ~22 wk | Build plan → | |
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University of the Potomac
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $240/cr
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$17,454
save ~$11,000
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58 of 120 cr coverable
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62 cr 13 unmapped |
Low | ~24 wk | Build plan → | |
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University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, General Concentration · $490/cr
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$17,761
save ~$41,000
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89 of 120 cr coverable
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31 cr 1 unmapped |
Medium | ~34 wk | Build plan → | |
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Southern Oregon University
Computer Science, BA/BS · $226/cr
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$18,930
save ~$8,000
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45 of 120 cr coverable
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75 cr 30 unmapped |
Low | ~18 wk | Build plan → | |
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Athens State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Major · $270/cr
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$20,034
save ~$15,000
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57 of 129 cr coverable
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72 cr 40 unmapped |
High | ~23 wk | Build plan → | |
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Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $215/cr
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$20,554
save ~$5,000
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30 of 120 cr coverable
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90 cr 54 unmapped |
High | ~11 wk | Build plan → | |
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University of Central Missouri
Computer Science, BS (43-281) — Computer Science Option (CS02) · $297/cr
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$21,050
save ~$15,000
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56 of 120 cr coverable
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64 cr 32 unmapped |
Medium | ~20 wk | Build plan → | |
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Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science · $242/cr
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$22,390
save ~$7,000
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30 of 120 cr coverable
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90 cr 60 unmapped |
High | ~7 wk | Build plan → | |
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National University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $370/cr
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$23,393
save ~$21,000
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64 of 120 cr coverable
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56 cr 5 unmapped |
Low | ~25 wk | Build plan → | |
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Colorado State University Global
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $385/cr
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$24,091
save ~$22,000
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60 of 120 cr coverable
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60 cr 30 unmapped |
High | ~26 wk | Build plan → | |
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Excelsior University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $510/cr
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$24,776
save ~$36,000
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74 of 120 cr coverable
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46 cr 31 unmapped |
High | ~33 wk | Build plan → | |
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Franklin University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $398/cr
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$25,291
save ~$24,000
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63 of 124 cr coverable
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61 cr 30 unmapped |
High | ~27 wk | Build plan → | |
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Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science — Scientific Concentration · $375/cr
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$30,081
save ~$15,000
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45 of 120 cr coverable
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75 cr 34 unmapped |
Medium | ~19 wk | Build plan → | |
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Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $455/cr
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$36,938
save ~$18,000
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42 of 120 cr coverable
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78 cr 35 unmapped |
High | ~14 wk | Build plan → | |
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Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $542/cr
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$37,652
save ~$27,000
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52 of 120 cr coverable
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68 cr 10 unmapped |
High | ~16 wk | Build plan → | |
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Concordia University Stpaul
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $420/cr
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$39,384
save ~$11,000
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30 of 120 cr coverable
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90 cr 60 unmapped |
Low | ~14 wk | Build plan → | |
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Point Park University
Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science · $544/cr
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$41,295
save ~$24,000
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45 of 120 cr coverable
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75 cr 45 unmapped |
High | ~19 wk | Build plan → | |
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Westcliff University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $490/cr
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$42,254
save ~$17,000
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37 of 120 cr coverable
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83 cr 53 unmapped |
Low | ~14 wk | Build plan → | |
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Philander Smith University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $495/cr
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$42,471
save ~$19,000
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39 of 124 cr coverable
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85 cr 23 unmapped |
High | ~17 wk | Build plan → | |
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Capitol Technology University
Computer Science, BS · $869/cr
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$46,475
save ~$60,000
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70 of 122 cr coverable
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52 cr | High | ~29 wk | Build plan → | |
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Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $545/cr
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$48,454
save ~$17,000
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34 of 120 cr coverable
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86 cr 55 unmapped |
Low | ~14 wk | Build plan → | |
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Tiffin University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Software Development · $535/cr
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$50,885
save ~$17,000
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32 of 126 cr coverable
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94 cr 58 unmapped |
High | ~16 wk | Build plan → | |
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Whitworth University
Computer Science Major, B.S. · $565/cr
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$53,407
save ~$18,000
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32 of 126 cr coverable
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94 cr 58 unmapped |
High | ~12 wk | Build plan → | |
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Point Loma Nazarene University
Computer Science: Cyber Security, B.S. · $560/cr
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$55,344
save ~$16,000
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32 of 128 cr coverable
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96 cr 64 unmapped |
Low | ~14 wk | Build plan → | |
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Regis University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $599/cr
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$58,190
save ~$14,000
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24 of 120 cr coverable
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96 cr 56 unmapped |
High | ~7 wk | Build plan → | |
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University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $593/cr
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$60,488
save ~$17,000
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30 of 130 cr coverable
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100 cr 60 unmapped |
Low | ~11 wk | Build plan → | |
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University of Advancing Technology
Bachelor of Science in Advancing Computer Science · $858/cr
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$74,411
save ~$29,000
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34 of 120 cr coverable
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86 cr 56 unmapped |
High | ~22 wk | Build plan → | |
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Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · $1125/cr
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$98,150
save ~$37,000
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33 of 120 cr coverable
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87 cr 27 unmapped |
Low | ~13 wk | Build plan → |
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