[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
Our analysis ranked Metropolitan Community College Area the best value for a degree in general computer & information sciences in Nebraska. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,375 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $14,340 in student loans. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $48,719 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,340 median debt.
Central Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Central Community College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Island. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,360, compared with $4,800 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Central Community College earn a median of $43,218 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,000 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general computer & information sciences will find it at Western Nebraska Community College, which ranked #3. Western Nebraska Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Scottsbluff. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,840, while out-of-state students pay about $4,410. Students borrow a median of $14,507 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Western Nebraska Community College earn a median of $62,413 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northeast Community College earned it the #4 place for general computer & information sciences. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, with out-of-state students paying around $5,130. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $37,509. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Southeast Community College Area one of the best values for general computer & information sciences. Set in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,444, with out-of-state students paying around $4,032. Typical student debt for general computer & information sciences graduates is $19,140. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Southeast Community College Area earn a median of $55,738 early in their careers. Set against $19,140 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned the #6 position for value in general computer & information sciences this year. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,875 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $58,750. That is a strong return on a $19,875 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Peru State College earned the #7 position for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State College is a small public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,433. Students borrow a median of $26,254 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $40,993. That is a strong return on a $26,254 median debt.
Wayne State College came in at #8 for value in general computer & information sciences this year. Located in the town of Wayne, Wayne State College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,171. Students borrow a median of $22,974 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general computer & information sciences degree recipients from Wayne State College generally make around $46,646. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #9 for value in general computer & information sciences this year. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kearney. In-state tuition and fees average $8,564, with out-of-state students paying around $16,484. Students borrow a median of $22,173 to complete the general computer & information sciences program here. Early-career general computer & information sciences graduates make about $60,771. That is a strong return on a $22,173 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Bellevue University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value general computer & information sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,873. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $29,513 in student loans. General Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of $73,871 early in their careers. Set against $29,513 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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.
