[Computer Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 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.
South Dakota State University tops our 2027 list of the best value computer information systems schools in South Dakota. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $22,748 in student loans. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $73,770. That is a strong return on a $22,748 median debt. South Dakota State University admits about 98% of applicants.
University Of South Dakota came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value computer information systems schools. University Of South Dakota is a large public school located in the town of Vermillion. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,432, with out-of-state students paying around $12,942. Students borrow a median of $26,322 to complete the computer information systems program here. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from University Of South Dakota generally make around $51,566. That is a strong return on a $26,322 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Set in the city of Rapid City, South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,500, compared with $14,900 for out-of-state students. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $78,193. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Students looking for strong value in computer information systems will find it at Dakota State University, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Madison, Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,654, with out-of-state students paying around $12,756. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of Dakota State University earn a median of $72,367 early in their careers. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
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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 · 4 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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