[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 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.
Washburn University earned the #1 spot for value among computer information systems schools in Kansas. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,945 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,949. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $21,175 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Washburn University generally make around $64,361. That is a strong return on a $21,175 median debt.
Wichita State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,684, compared with $19,869 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $15,450. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $64,287. That is a strong return on a $15,450 median debt. Wichita State University admits about 94% of applicants.
Emporia State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Emporia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, while out-of-state students pay about $15,419. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $23,131. Computer Information Systems graduates of Emporia State University earn a median of $46,440 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,131 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Kansas one of the best values for computer information systems. Located in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $67,565. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Kansas State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $25,871. Computer Information Systems graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $76,385 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,871 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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