[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
Leading the list is University Of New Hampshire At Manchester, our #1 best value for computer information systems in New Hampshire. Set in the city of Manchester, University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,838, while out-of-state students pay about $36,418. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of New Hampshire At Manchester generally make around $75,156. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of New Hampshire At Manchester admits about 81% of applicants.
Great Bay Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Portsmouth, Great Bay Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,200, with out-of-state students paying around $15,450. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $17,639. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Great Bay Community College generally make around $48,692. Set against $17,639 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Keene State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Keene State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Keene. Students from in state pay about $14,784 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,840. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $26,798 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $48,003 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Keene State College admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,202, compared with $39,852 for out-of-state students. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $75,156 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
New England College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Henniker, New England College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,474. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $35,038 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of New England College earn a median of $68,950 early in their careers. Set against $35,038 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New England College admits about 92% of applicants.
Rivier College came in at #6 for value in computer information systems this year. Located in the city of Nashua, Rivier College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $39,488 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,917 to complete the computer information systems program here. Computer Information Systems graduates of Rivier College earn a median of $60,796 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,917 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Southern New Hampshire University came in at #7 for value in computer information systems this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $17,200 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $29,437. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $62,505. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 7 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).
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