[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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2026 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.
Washburn University earned the #1 spot for value among general computer & information sciences schools in Kansas. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Topeka. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,945, with out-of-state students paying around $20,949. Students borrow a median of $21,175 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $64,361 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Wichita State University one of the best values for general computer & information sciences. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,450 in student loans. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $64,287 early in their careers. Set against $15,450 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wichita State University admits about 94% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Emporia State University earned it the #3 place for general computer & information sciences. Set in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Students borrow a median of $23,131 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Emporia State University generally make around $46,440. That is a strong return on a $23,131 median debt. Emporia State University admits about 98% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Kansas earned it the #4 place for general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $25,871. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $76,385. Set against $25,871 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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