[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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong other computer & information sciences education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
Leading the list is Northwest Missouri State University, our #1 best value for other computer & information sciences in Missouri. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,611, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $22,785 to complete the other computer & information sciences program here. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $65,444. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in other computer & information sciences will find it at Missouri State University Springfield, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $25,471. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $49,746. That is a strong return on a $25,471 median debt. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Missouri Columbia one of the best values for other computer & information sciences. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $72,886. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Washington University In St Louis is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other computer & information sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $17,553. Soon after graduation, other computer & information sciences degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Set against $17,553 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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