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.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.
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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 Atlantic Cape Community College this year. Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,594, while out-of-state students pay about $8,350. Students borrow a median of $12,002 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $37,141. Set against $12,002 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Suny College Of Technology At Canton earned it the #2 place for value. Set in the town of Canton, Suny College Of Technology At Canton is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,742, with out-of-state students paying around $15,769. Value graduates carry a median of $23,640 in student loans. Value graduates of Suny College Of Technology At Canton earn a median of $46,515 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Wilmington University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,630. Value graduates carry a median of $26,054 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $35,551. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania one of the best values for value. Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kutztown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,206, with out-of-state students paying around $16,330. Students borrow a median of $26,867 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $39,028. Set against $26,867 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Set in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $42,432 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,211 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $61,547. Set against $25,211 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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