2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Montana
[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 2027 ranking of the best value computer science schools.
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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Montana
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Computer Science Schools
For return on investment in computer science, no school beat The University Of Montana this year. The University Of Montana is a large public school located in the city of Missoula. Students from in state pay about $8,552 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,342 to complete the computer science program here. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from The University Of Montana generally make around $42,654. That is a strong return on a $24,342 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Montana State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #2 spot this year. Montana State University is a large public school located in the city of Bozeman. In-state tuition and fees average $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete the computer science program here. Early-career computer science graduates make about $66,918. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 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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