[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer information systems education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computer information systems students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked University Of Washington Tacoma Campus the best value for a degree in computer information systems in Washington. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,168 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,404 for out-of-state students. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $16,277 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earn a median of $98,235 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,277 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Spokane Falls Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Spokane Falls Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Spokane. Students from in state pay about $5,461 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,612 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,031 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Spokane Falls Community College generally make around $34,046. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bothell. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,919, with out-of-state students paying around $43,155. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $16,277 in student loans. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $98,235. That is a strong return on a $16,277 median debt. University Of Washington Bothell Campus admits about 91% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the best values for computer information systems. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Students borrow a median of $16,277 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $98,235. That is a strong return on a $16,277 median debt. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in computer information systems will find it at Eastern Washington University, which ranked #5. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,586, compared with $26,583 for out-of-state students. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $25,868 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of Eastern Washington University earn a median of $67,004 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,868 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Western Washington University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,582, compared with $28,707 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $19,333. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Western Washington University generally make around $68,219. Set against $19,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Central Washington University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Central Washington University is a very large public school located in the town of Ellensburg. In-state tuition and fees average $9,417, while out-of-state students pay about $27,526. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete the computer information systems program here. Computer Information Systems graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of $59,688 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,408 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
City University Of Seattle earned the #8 position for value in computer information systems this year. City University Of Seattle is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle. Students from in state pay about $13,929 in tuition and fees. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $76,698. Set against $18,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 20 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
