[General Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/general-computer-information-sciences/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general computer & information sciences education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general computer & information sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general computer & information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in general computer & information sciences, no school beat Wichita State University this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $15,450. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $64,287. That is a strong return on a $15,450 median debt. Wichita State University admits about 94% of applicants.
Washburn University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,945, compared with $20,949 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $21,175. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $64,361. Set against $21,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Emporia State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general computer & information sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,419. Students borrow a median of $23,131 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $46,440. That is a strong return on a $23,131 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Kansas earned it the #4 place for general computer & information sciences. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $67,565. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Kansas State University one of the best values for general computer & information sciences. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,871 in student loans. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $76,385. Set against $25,871 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Saint Mary earned the #6 position for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Leavenworth, University Of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,380 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,810 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $52,152. Set against $27,810 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 6 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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