[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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong general computer & information sciences education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general computer & information sciences students.
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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.
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center earned the #1 spot for value among general computer & information sciences schools in Minnesota. Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $9,416 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center generally make around $39,833. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes The College Of Saint Scholastica one of the best values for general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,778. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from The College Of Saint Scholastica generally make around $60,845. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Macalester College one of the best values for general computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,104. Students borrow a median of $20,829 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Macalester College earn a median of $81,964 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,829 median debt. The acceptance rate is 28%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of St Thomas Minnesota earned it the #4 place for general computer & information sciences. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $54,398. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $23,923. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $99,071. That is a strong return on a $23,923 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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