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2026 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Delaware

[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value computer science schools.

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• Best Value Computer Science Schools in Delaware

2026 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Delaware

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Computer Science Schools

1

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

$12,630 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,054 Avg Student Debt

$53,844 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in computer science, no school beat Wilmington University this year. Set in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,630. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $26,054. Early-career computer science graduates make about $57,142. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

2

Delaware State University
Dover, DE

$10,670 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,333 Avg Student Debt

$49,307 Median Earnings (10yr)

Delaware State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Delaware State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dover. In-state tuition and fees average $10,670, compared with $20,634 for out-of-state students. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $26,333 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Delaware State University generally make around $41,572. That is a strong return on a $26,333 median debt. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.

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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 2 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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