[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general computer & information sciences students.
What’s on this page:
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general computer & information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Oklahoma City Community College earned the #1 spot for value among general computer & information sciences schools in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Community College is a large public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. In-state tuition and fees average $4,059, compared with $9,810 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,461 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Oklahoma City Community College earn a median of $49,198 early in their careers. Set against $15,461 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tulsa Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $9,509 in student loans. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $41,718. That is a strong return on a $9,509 median debt.
Northern Oklahoma College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,083, while out-of-state students pay about $11,848. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $11,811 in student loans. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Northern Oklahoma College earn a median of $40,565 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,811 median debt.
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Students from in state pay about $3,779 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,564 for out-of-state students. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $18,726 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City generally make around $45,580. Set against $18,726 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Alva, Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,970, while out-of-state students pay about $11,664. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $21,542 in student loans. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Northwestern Oklahoma State University earn a median of $44,406 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,542 median debt. The acceptance rate is 66%.
East Central University landed the #6 spot for general computer & information sciences value this year. East Central University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Ada. In-state tuition and fees average $8,032, with out-of-state students paying around $17,842. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,200 in student loans. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of East Central University earn a median of $45,779 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. East Central University admits about 58% of applicants.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University placed #7 among the best values for general computer & information sciences. Located in the town of Weatherford, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,469, with out-of-state students paying around $8,499. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $20,795. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Southwestern Oklahoma State University generally make around $55,560. That is a strong return on a $20,795 median debt.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $58,084. That is a strong return on a $23,138 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #9 for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,759 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $61,514. Set against $23,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of Central Oklahoma landed the #10 spot for general computer & information sciences value this year. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,818, compared with $19,704 for out-of-state students. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,212 in student loans. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $64,320 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,212 median debt. University Of Central Oklahoma admits about 78% of applicants.
Oklahoma City University placed #11 among the best values for general computer & information sciences. Oklahoma City University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,754. Students borrow a median of $27,248 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Oklahoma City University generally make around $58,379. That is a strong return on a $27,248 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
More General Computer & Information Sciences Rankings
View All General Computer & Information Sciences Rankings >
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 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.
