by our College Data Analytics Team
[Value](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-programming/computer-game-programming/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong value education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in value, no school beat Macomb Community College this year. Set in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Typical student debt for value graduates is $9,862. Early-career value graduates make about $38,758. That is a strong return on a $9,862 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Washtenaw Community College one of the best values for value. Set in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,736 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,504. Typical student debt for value graduates is $17,616. Early-career value graduates make about $45,332. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wayne County Community College District earned it the #3 place for value. Wayne County Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Detroit. In-state tuition and fees average $3,112, compared with $4,067 for out-of-state students. Value graduates carry a median of $20,820 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Wayne County Community College District generally make around $48,892. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Baker College Of Flint is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Owosso, Baker College Of Flint is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,000. Value graduates carry a median of $30,688 in student loans. Value graduates of Baker College Of Flint earn a median of $46,774 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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