About CCI
The College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) contributes to theory and practice along dimensions that include technical, human, organizational, policy and societal considerations. This broad perspective positions the College to address the complex, multi-disciplinary problems that are increasingly common as society becomes more dependent on information technology.
CCI is home to one of the oldest continually ALA-accredited library and information science programs in the country: the Library and Information Science major in the College's Master of Science in Information degree program. The College is a founding member of the iSchools Caucus of 29 prominent colleges dedicated to advancing the information field in the 21st Century.
In 2024, the National Security Agency (NSA) renewed Drexel University’s esteemed, 20-year designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through the academic year 2029. As a longstanding CAE-CD, Drexel has proven to meet NSA’s high academic standards while fostering significant and continued community involvement, academic activities and institutional practices in cybersecurity.
Currently, CCI administrative offices, labs and classrooms are located on the 9th, 10th and 11th floors of the state-of-the-art uCity Square building at 3675 Market Street. CCI's move to 3675 Market in March 2019 brought together our students, faculty, and professional staff together under one roof for the first time in the College's history (click here to view Drexel University's main campus map). View a virtual, interactive tour of our space at 3675 Market Street.
College History
CCI was founded in 2013 as a response to the growing role of computing and informatics in all sectors of the economy. A rich, cohesive academic program contributes to the development of the local innovation community while strengthening links to regional industry, government and not-for-profit entities.
The creation of the College combined the strengths and assets of many of Drexel's undergraduate, graduate, and professional computing and informatics programs. Specifically, the College unites the former College of Information Science & Technology (the iSchool); the Department of Computer Science (from the College of Engineering); and the Computing and Security Technology program (formerly housed in the Goodwin College School of Technology and Professional Studies).
Our Rankings
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Our Library and Information Science graduate major is consistently ranked among the best graduate degrees in the US (#14, U.S.News & World Report, 2021). Other high-ranking specialties include information systems (No. 4), digital librarianship (No. 5) and health librarianship (No. 6)
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Top 10 Best Online Master’s in Artificial Intelligence Program (MastersInAI.org/Degree Prospects, 2023)
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#2 online undergraduate Cybersecurity programs in the world (Cybersecurity Guide, 2023)
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Top 20 online Information Technology Programs for Veterans (U.S.News & World Report, 2024)
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Top 15 percent of Computer Science undergraduate degree programs in the US (College Factual, 2024)
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Top 20 Information Technology master's degree programs in the US (College Factual, 2024)
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Top 25 Information Technology bachelor's degree programs in the US (College Factual, 2024)
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Top 10 Cybersecurity programs in the U.S. (VentureBeat, 2022)
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Top 50 Best Value UX Design Graduate Programs (Value Colleges, 2023)
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Top 10 Undergraduate Game Design programs (The Princeton Review, 2023)
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Top 35 Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs (U.S.News & World Report, 2024)
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Top 100 Graduate Computer Science programs (U.S.News & World Report, 2023)
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MS in Computer Science program is ranked #13 out of 380 for veteran friendliness of all U.S. colleges and universities (College Factual, 2023)
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Top 10 Best Online Information Technology Degrees (ranked #2) for CCI's Bachelor of Science in Computing and Security Technology program (Guide to Online Schools/SR Education Group, 2023)
About Drexel University
Drexel University is a comprehensive global research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs. In the U.S.News & World Report’s 2024 “U.S. News Best Colleges,” Drexel placed in the top 100, ranking at 98th out of 435 universities and 50th among private universities, and was also ranked 2nd for "Co-ops/Internships" and 18th “Most Innovative." U.S.News also ranked Drexel 17th for “Best Academic Programs Learning Communities” and 22nd in “Best Academic Programs Service Learning.” The Wall Street Journal listed Drexel as 54th among 400 institutions in its list of "2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” In 2022, Drexel sustained its designation of "R1 Doctoral University — Very High Research Activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions. With more than 22,000 students worldwide, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Learn more about Drexel.