[Other Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/other-computer-information-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other computer & information sciences students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other computer & information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College the best value for a degree in other computer & information sciences in the Southeast Region. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Central Florida came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer & information sciences schools. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,368, compared with $22,467 for out-of-state students. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,751 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $70,616. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Florida admits about 40% of applicants.
Northern Kentucky University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer & information sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,088, with out-of-state students paying around $21,912. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the other computer & information sciences program here. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $62,411 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in other computer & information sciences will find it at University Of The Cumberlands, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. 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. Soon after graduation, other computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $50,547. That is a strong return on a $23,951 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes North Carolina Central University one of the best values for other computer & information sciences. North Carolina Central University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Durham. In-state tuition and fees average $6,699, with out-of-state students paying around $19,735. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $31,375. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $74,597. That is a strong return on a $31,375 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Central Arkansas landed the #6 spot for other computer & information sciences value this year. Set in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,523, compared with $18,023 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,901 to complete the other computer & information sciences program here. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $57,912. That is a strong return on a $25,901 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,911, while out-of-state students pay about $22,721. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,650 in student loans. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earn a median of $54,817 early in their careers. Set against $22,650 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 59%.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #8 among the best values for other computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $20,500. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $96,432. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Marymount University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,120. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the other computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, other computer & information sciences degree recipients from Marymount University generally make around $58,028. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Interamerican Technical Institute came in at #10 for value in other computer & information sciences this year. Located in the suburb of Miami, Interamerican Technical Institute is a small private for-profit university.
Nova Southeastern University landed the #11 spot for other computer & information sciences value this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $38,700 in tuition and fees. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $70,595. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Nova Southeastern University admits about 73% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 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.
