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There are many good reasons for pursuing 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 of online degrees. For those 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 2013. Our online computer science degree rankings are based on several factors, including school reputation, student satisfaction, peer and instructional quality, and overall affordability. Only fully accredited online colleges and universities 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 Online, 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, Online 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 University Online 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 University Online has an outstanding reputation for its online degree programs. Drexel University Online currently offers an MS in computer science as well as several other computer related online master’s degrees 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 graduate 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 both and MS and a PhD in computer science as well as a number of other computer related online 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 colleges 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 online computer science program from GetEducated.com, which the school can list next to a growing number of other awards and recognitions for its online degree 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 degree 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 also known for awarding several generous scholarships to military families over the course of its 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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