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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Dakota

[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 2 schools to find the best return on investment for computer science students.

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• Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Dakota

2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in North Dakota

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

Best Value Computer Science Schools

1

North Dakota State University Main Campus
Fargo, ND

$10,910 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,959 Avg Student Debt

$62,203 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in computer science, no school beat North Dakota State University Main Campus this year. Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,959 to complete the computer science program here. Computer Science graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,426 early in their careers. Set against $25,959 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

$10,951 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,110 Avg Student Debt

$63,552 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of North Dakota came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value computer science schools. Set in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,951, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $25,110. Early-career computer science graduates make about $64,378. Set against $25,110 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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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