Cheapest Computer and Information Sciences Colleges in District of Columbia

Computer and Information Sciences programs in the District of Columbia span an unusual $23,000 cost gap, from Gallaudet University's $14,085 net price to George Washington University's $37,454. The University of the District of Columbia charges just $6,152 for in-state students while graduates from George Washington University earn $73,949 annually. Federal agencies and technology contractors throughout the capital region create steady demand for computer science graduates across government and private sectors.

Programs

$14,085 – $37,454

Net Price Range

$59,556

Avg. Program Earnings

51.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Computer and Information Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Gallaudet University Washington, District of Columbia	$14,085	$18,382	46.6%	59.2%
2	University of the District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia	$14,693	$6,152	26.3%
3	Strayer University-Global Region Washington, District of Columbia	$18,918	$13,920	20.0%
4	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$32,798	$55,834	81.3%	85.6%
5	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$37,454	$64,990	85.2%	49.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate differences among DC computer science programs?

Graduation rates range from 20% at Strayer University to 85.2% at George Washington University. The Catholic University of America achieves an 81.3% graduation rate despite accepting 85.6% of applicants, while the more selective George Washington University admits 49% of students.

How do earnings compare between the most and least expensive programs?

George Washington University graduates earn $73,949 annually despite the highest net price of $37,454. University of the District of Columbia graduates earn $43,575 with the lowest in-state tuition at $6,152, creating a $30,000 earnings gap between the most and least expensive options.

Does Gallaudet University offer competitive value for computer science students?

Gallaudet University provides the lowest net price at $14,085 with a solid 46.6% graduation rate and 59.2% acceptance rate. As a specialized institution serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, it offers unique career preparation for technology roles in accessible computing and assistive technology fields.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.