Carnegie Mellon University offers the top computer science program in the country, according to a 2010 U.S. News & World Report ranking. This private university offers a School of Computer Science, and all courses emphasize multi-dimensional perspectives using the latest computer software. Students in this program may choose from three program plans, including a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, a Bachelors in Science in Computational Biology, or a Bachelors in Science in Computer Science and Arts. Students may also double-major in Language Technologies, Robotics, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction and Software Engineering.
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-268-8525
cs.cmu.edu/
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, offers the second highest ranking computer science program, according to a 2010 report by U.S. News. Students in this program work in the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility featuring the latest technology and experienced mentors. This program encourages interdisciplinary study, and students have complete access to the program's facilities and libraries.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
32 Vassar Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-253-5851
csail.mit.edu
Stanford, located in Stanford, California, offers the third best computer science program for undergraduates, according to a 2010 ranking by U.S. News. This program, established in 1965, educates students by way of hands-on study and extensive research. Students study artificial intelligence, foundations of computer science, systems analysis, robotics and scientific computing. The program also encourages interdisciplinary study, and students have pursued work in genetics, chemistry, linguistics, medicine and physics.
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall
Stanford CA 94305
650-723-2300
cs.stanford.edu/