2026 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Alaska
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computer science students.
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2026 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Alaska
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Computer Science Schools
University Of Alaska Fairbanks earned the #1 spot for value among computer science schools in Alaska. Located in the city of Fairbanks, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,083, with out-of-state students paying around $25,892. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $23,439. Early-career computer science graduates make about $50,963. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Alaska Anchorage is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Anchorage, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,738, while out-of-state students pay about $21,322. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $21,787. Computer Science graduates of University Of Alaska Anchorage earn a median of $59,053 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 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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