[General Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/general-computer-information-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general computer & information sciences schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general computer & information sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Central Connecticut State University tops our 2026 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools in Connecticut. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. In-state tuition and fees average $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Students borrow a median of $19,415 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $69,334. That is a strong return on a $19,415 median debt. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general computer & information sciences will find it at Post University, which ranked #2. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. Students from in state pay about $15,922 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $35,364 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $50,494. Set against $35,364 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,928 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,839 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $39,573. That is a strong return on a $25,839 median debt. Eastern Connecticut State University admits about 83% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Southern Connecticut State University one of the best values for general computer & information sciences. Set in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $58,480. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Yale University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,250. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $12,750. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $133,293. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.
University Of Hartford earned the #6 position for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,075. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Hartford generally make around $34,812. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Trinity College earned the #7 position for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,770. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $23,667. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $52,927. That is a strong return on a $23,667 median debt. The acceptance rate is 29%.
Sacred Heart University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $50,404. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $26,908. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $58,214 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Fairfield University landed the #9 spot for general computer & information sciences value this year. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $26,687. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Fairfield University earn a median of $66,305 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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