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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Kentucky

5 Colleges in the United States
$24,423 Avg Student Debt
$50,070 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Computer Science Badge [Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer science education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for computer science students.

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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Kentucky

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

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Leading the list is Murray State University, our #1 best value for computer science in Kentucky. Murray State University is a large public school located in the town of Murray. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $25,000. Computer Science graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $36,938 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Kentucky University earned it the #2 place for computer science. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $24,499. Early-career computer science graduates make about $44,778. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Louisville one of the best values for computer science. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,136, with out-of-state students paying around $29,482. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete the computer science program here. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $58,534. Set against $21,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,998 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $24,148. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Campbellsville University generally make around $43,474. Set against $24,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Campbellsville University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Centre College
Danville, KY

Students looking for strong value in computer science will find it at Centre College, which ranked #5. Centre College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,820. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $26,560 in student loans. Early-career computer science graduates make about $32,327. Set against $26,560 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 54%.

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Notes and References

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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