
[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.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value computer information systems schools.
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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 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, our #1 best value for computer information systems in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the computer information systems program here. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $34,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Holmes Community College earned it the #2 place for computer information systems. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. Students from in state pay about $3,710 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,610. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $13,191 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of Holmes Community College earn a median of $32,145 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned it the #3 place for computer information systems. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, with out-of-state students paying around $28,600. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Mississippi Main Campus generally make around $66,082. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Alcorn State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Set in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,785 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $29,674. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $37,028. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Belhaven University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $30,250 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $34,181 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Belhaven University generally make around $42,485. That is a strong return on a $34,181 median debt. The acceptance rate is 50%.
Mississippi State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $24,896 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Mississippi State University generally make around $58,755. Set against $24,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
University Of Southern Mississippi placed #7 among the best values for computer information systems. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $52,338 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,415 median debt. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
Jackson State University landed the #8 spot for computer information systems value this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,965, while out-of-state students pay about $11,965. Students borrow a median of $32,944 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Jackson State University generally make around $38,593. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 8 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.