[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value computer information systems schools.
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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.
Minot State University earned the #1 spot for value among computer information systems schools in North Dakota. Located in the city of Minot, Minot State University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,702. Students borrow a median of $25,788 to complete the computer information systems program here. Computer Information Systems graduates of Minot State University earn a median of $50,645 early in their careers. Set against $25,788 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
University Of North Dakota is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of North Dakota is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks. In-state tuition and fees average $10,951, while out-of-state students pay about $15,570. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $25,625. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $65,020 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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