[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer information systems education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 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.
North Dakota State College Of Science tops our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools in North Dakota. North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wahpeton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $15,706 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from North Dakota State College Of Science generally make around $48,989. Set against $15,706 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes University Of North Dakota one of the best values for computer information systems. Located in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,951, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $65,020. Set against $25,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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