[Other Computer Software & Media Applications](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-software-and-apps/computer-software-and-media-applications-other/) 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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for other computer software & media applications students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other computer software & media applications degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in other computer software & media applications, no school beat Henry Ford Community College this year. Henry Ford Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dearborn. Students from in state pay about $3,568 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,816. Students borrow a median of $18,876 to complete the other computer software & media applications program here. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates of Henry Ford Community College earn a median of $36,247 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,876 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in other computer software & media applications will find it at Cuny Laguardia Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,218, while out-of-state students pay about $8,098. Typical student debt for other computer software & media applications graduates is $8,858. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates of Cuny Laguardia Community College earn a median of $14,786 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hudson Valley Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer software & media applications schools. Set in the city of Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,796 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,852. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $9,926 in student loans. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates of Hudson Valley Community College earn a median of $43,989 early in their careers. Set against $9,926 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in other computer software & media applications will find it at Capital Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete the other computer software & media applications program here. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Set against $12,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes Madison Area Technical College one of the best values for other computer software & media applications. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,977, compared with $7,141 for out-of-state students. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $16,640 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Madison Area Technical College generally make around $44,279. That is a strong return on a $16,640 median debt.
Luzerne County Community College came in at #6 for value in other computer software & media applications this year. Luzerne County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Nanticoke. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,600, while out-of-state students pay about $16,260. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $14,614 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Luzerne County Community College generally make around $44,353. That is a strong return on a $14,614 median debt.
California Institute Of Arts And Technology placed #7 among the best values for other computer software & media applications. Located in the suburb of National City, California Institute Of Arts And Technology is a mid-sized private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $22,270. Students borrow a median of $21,696 to complete the other computer software & media applications program here. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from California Institute Of Arts And Technology generally make around $48,778.
Academy Of Art University placed #8 among the best values for other computer software & media applications. Academy Of Art University is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. In-state tuition and fees average $30,736. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $34,000 in student loans. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates of Academy Of Art University earn a median of $30,273 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $34,000 median debt.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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