[Other Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/other-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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other computer & information sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other computer & information sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Tulsa Community College, our #1 best value for other computer & information sciences in the United States. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,792 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,720. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $9,509 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer & information sciences degree recipients from Tulsa Community College generally make around $41,718. Set against $9,509 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer & information sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the other computer & information sciences program here. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College earn a median of $34,214 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,653 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Northern Essex Community College one of the best values for other computer & information sciences. Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Haverhill. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,732, compared with $12,516 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $15,625. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $44,682. That is a strong return on a $15,625 median debt.
Delta College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer & information sciences schools. Set in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,820, while out-of-state students pay about $7,880. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $14,075. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $37,342. Set against $14,075 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of The Cumberlands came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer & information sciences schools. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,875. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,951 in student loans. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $50,547 early in their careers. Set against $23,951 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #6 for value in other computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,356. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $26,062. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $61,674. That is a strong return on a $26,062 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
San Bernardino Valley College placed #7 among the best values for other computer & information sciences. Located in the city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,196, with out-of-state students paying around $4,528. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the other computer & information sciences program here. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates of San Bernardino Valley College earn a median of $69,642 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt.
University Of Advancing Technology landed the #8 spot for other computer & information sciences value this year. University Of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,800. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $29,802 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Advancing Technology generally make around $40,489. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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