Times Higher Education Ranking: Top Colleges In US For Computer Science Course

After a major dip in 2020 in the number of Indian students going abroad for education saw a huge jump the very next year onwards. On average an increase by 70 percent was noted in 2021 and also in 2022. While the drop in 2020 was around 56 percent from previous year’s numbers.

Number of Indian Students studying abroad

In 2022, there was a 28 percent increase from the number of 2019.

Careers360 based on the analysis of Times Higher Education Ranking and information collected from official websites of the colleges and universities, has drawn up a list of top favourite colleges that students look at while pursuing study in USA, for popular subject choices such as Computer Science, Law, Electrical and Electronics among others.

USA: Most Preferred Country By Indian Students

The USA was the most preferred location for Indian students in the last three years since 2020. With over a quarter of Indian students opting for American universities, the USA has maintained its allure despite global disruptions. Followed by Canada and then the United Kingdom.

In 2020, Canada had one-third (just 43,624) students and the US had half (around 62,415) of the number of Indian students than the previous year for education. While the UK hosted 8,289 more Indian students in the same year.

Indian Students Studying In US, UK and Canada (in %)

Let's check the top universities of the US for the subject- Computer Science.

Top US Universities: Computer Science

There were 1,027 universities that were ranked for Computer Science by Times Higher Education Ranking. Among the top 10 universities for Computer Science, ranked in Times Higher Education, six are from the US, three from the UK and one from Switzerland.

As Computer Science continues to be a popular choice among Indian students, Careers360 provides insights into top-ranked universities like Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard University. We deep dive into the analysis of fees and gender diversity.

For students looking at pursuing Computer Science in the United States, there are options for many esteemed and renowned institutions. The top 10 Universities renowned for their excellence in Computer Science education are:

Top 10 US Universities for Computer Science

Fees For Computer Science Course In The US

The cost of living in the US for all the above colleges will more or less be similar. But the tuition fee for these colleges is what matters while comparing the colleges.

The average tuition fee for one year for the top 10 colleges in the US is about Rs 49 lakhs. However, fees charged by each college vary significantly, ranging from Rs 35.4 lakhs to Rs 68 lakhs. It's crucial for international students to evaluate their budget and choose a college accordingly.

Government universities often have lower tuition fees compared to private institutions. Tuition fees at public universities can be 20 to 40 percent lesser than those at private colleges, making them a more affordable option for international students. Top-tier colleges like Stanford University, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon University offer a prestigious academic environment and extensive resources but also have high tuition fees, making them less accessible to all students. Also, their selection process is competitive too.

Universities such as University of California, Berkeley, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Cornell University on the other hand offer excellent academic programmes, ample opportunities for growth with lower fees making them attractive alternatives for international students seeking a foreign degree.

Computer Science Course Fee At Top 10 US College

*Converted to Indian Rupee (1 dollar= 82.75 INR)

International Students in Top US Universities

The composition of full-time and international students at top US colleges offers insight into the academic environment and global diversity of the campus. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Washington for instance have a large student pool and so the most number of international students as well.

Carnegie Mellon University has the highest percentage of international students, i.e. 44 percent. Followed by MIT and California Institute of Technology, with 33 percent international students. Rest universities had 16 to 25 percent of their students from abroad.

Colleges With Highest Number of International Students

Gender Diversity At US Universities Offering Computer Science

Universities in the US champion gender equality and inclusiveness, more so on their campuses. For a specialisation in Computer Science, institutions such as the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley have an appreciable environment and empowering nature towards their female students pursuing the programme.

Colleges With Higher Female: Male Ratio