Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.
Mt Hood Community College earned the #1 spot for value among computer information systems schools in Oregon. Set in the suburb of Gresham, Mt Hood Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $9,819. Students borrow a median of $18,767 to complete the computer information systems program here. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $53,948. That is a strong return on a $18,767 median debt.
Chemeketa Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,345 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,040. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of Chemeketa Community College earn a median of $45,440 early in their careers. Set against $9,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Central Oregon Community College one of the best values for computer information systems. Set in the city of Bend, Central Oregon Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,683, with out-of-state students paying around $15,246. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $16,250. Computer Information Systems graduates of Central Oregon Community College earn a median of $52,183 early in their careers. Set against $16,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Linn Benton Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Albany, Linn Benton Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,317, while out-of-state students pay about $16,736. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $17,959 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Linn Benton Community College generally make around $43,257. That is a strong return on a $17,959 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Portland State University earned it the #5 place for computer information systems. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Students borrow a median of $26,475 to complete the computer information systems program here. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $47,717. Set against $26,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Portland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
Eastern Oregon University placed #6 among the best values for computer information systems. Set in the town of La Grande, Eastern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,184, while out-of-state students pay about $24,729. Students borrow a median of $27,765 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Eastern Oregon University generally make around $43,041. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Oregon University admits about 98% of applicants.
Oregon Institute Of Technology came in at #7 for value in computer information systems this year. Set in the town of Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,260, compared with $37,196 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the computer information systems program here. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $58,253. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Southern Oregon University came in at #8 for value in computer information systems this year. Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Ashland. Students from in state pay about $12,762 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,887 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $33,500. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $51,167. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Western Oregon University earned the #9 position for value in computer information systems this year. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,514, with out-of-state students paying around $32,169. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Western Oregon University generally make around $51,703. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Oregon University admits about 98% of applicants.
University Of Oregon earned the #10 position for value in computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Students borrow a median of $24,764 to complete the computer information systems program here. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $70,055. Set against $24,764 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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.
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