[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computer information systems students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer information systems degrees they offer, see the list below.
Central Connecticut State University tops our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools in Connecticut. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $19,415. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $69,334. Set against $19,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.
Eastern Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,928, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Students borrow a median of $25,839 to complete the computer information systems program here. Computer Information Systems graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $39,573 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,839 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Post University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. Students from in state pay about $15,922 in tuition and fees. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $35,364 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Post University generally make around $50,494. That is a strong return on a $35,364 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Connecticut one of the best values for computer information systems. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $19,591. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $75,649. Set against $19,591 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 52%.
Students looking for strong value in computer information systems will find it at Southern Connecticut State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,442, compared with $16,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the computer information systems program here. Computer Information Systems graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $58,480 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
University Of Bridgeport ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Located in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $28,601. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Bridgeport generally make around $56,368. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Yale University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $12,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $133,293. Set against $12,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Yale University admits about 4% of applicants.
University Of Hartford earned the #8 position for value in computer information systems this year. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,075. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $34,812. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Trinity College came in at #9 for value in computer information systems this year. Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hartford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,770. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $23,667 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Trinity College generally make around $52,927. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.
Sacred Heart University came in at #10 for value in computer information systems this year. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Students borrow a median of $26,908 to complete the computer information systems program here. Computer Information Systems graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $58,214 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Sacred Heart University admits about 65% of applicants.
Fairfield University earned the #11 position for value in computer information systems this year. Fairfield University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. Students borrow a median of $26,687 to complete the computer information systems program here. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $66,305. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 33% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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