[General Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/general-computer-information-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general computer & information sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general computer & information sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus, our #1 best value for general computer & information sciences in Georgia. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,058 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,484. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $21,125. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $127,904. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,444, while out-of-state students pay about $16,956. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $54,133. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Georgia admits about 68% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Valdosta State University one of the best values for general computer & information sciences. Valdosta State University is a large public school located in the city of Valdosta. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124, compared with $17,836 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $28,500. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $62,074. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Albany State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Albany State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Albany. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,656, while out-of-state students pay about $17,008. Students borrow a median of $28,158 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Albany State University generally make around $47,466. Set against $28,158 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in general computer & information sciences will find it at University Of Georgia, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,546 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,792 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
University Of West Georgia landed the #6 spot for general computer & information sciences value this year. Located in the town of Carrollton, University Of West Georgia is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,088, with out-of-state students paying around $17,800. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $26,823. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of West Georgia earn a median of $69,653 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
Fort Valley State University placed #7 among the best values for general computer & information sciences. Set in the town of Fort Valley, Fort Valley State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,526, while out-of-state students pay about $16,878. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $41,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Fort Valley State University generally make around $49,827. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.
Middle Georgia State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Middle Georgia State University is a large public school located in the city of Macon. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,038, with out-of-state students paying around $16,390. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $25,988. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Middle Georgia State University generally make around $57,854. That is a strong return on a $25,988 median debt. Middle Georgia State University admits about 100% of applicants.
Augusta University came in at #9 for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Augusta University is a large public school located in the city of Augusta. Students from in state pay about $8,414 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,734 for out-of-state students. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,841 in student loans. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $57,415. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Columbus State University came in at #10 for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,898, with out-of-state students paying around $17,610. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $72,253. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia Southern University earned the #11 position for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,022, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $23,750. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $63,616 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.
Georgia State University landed the #12 spot for general computer & information sciences value this year. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $84,148. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia Military College Milledgeville ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia Military College Milledgeville is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,605. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $14,652. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Georgia Military College Milledgeville generally make around $42,285. That is a strong return on a $14,652 median debt.
Strayer University Georgia came in at #14 for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Chamblee, Strayer University Georgia is a moderately-sized private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,920. Students borrow a median of $50,737 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Strayer University Georgia generally make around $58,506. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Interactive College Of Technology Chamblee earned the #15 position for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Chamblee, Interactive College Of Technology Chamblee is a small private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,330. Students borrow a median of $10,499 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Interactive College Of Technology Chamblee earn a median of $34,143 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,499 median debt.
Spelman College placed #16 among the best values for general computer & information sciences. Spelman College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. In-state tuition and fees average $31,556. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $26,397. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Spelman College earn a median of $98,692 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Spelman College admits about 25% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
