[Other Computer Software & Media Applications](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-software-and-apps/computer-software-and-media-applications-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other computer software & media applications schools.
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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.
Henry Ford Community College earned the #1 spot for value among other computer software & media applications schools in the Great Lakes Region. Henry Ford Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dearborn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,568, 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.
Madison Area Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other computer software & media applications, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,977, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. Typical student debt for other computer software & media applications graduates is $16,640. Early-career other computer software & media applications graduates make about $44,279. Set against $16,640 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Illinois State University earned it the #3 place for other computer software & media applications. Illinois State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,410, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $21,896 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Illinois State University generally make around $49,660. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bradley University earned it the #4 place for other computer software & media applications. Bradley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Peoria. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,160. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $26,380 in student loans. Early-career other computer software & media applications graduates make about $54,513. Set against $26,380 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Devry University Illinois came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer software & media applications schools. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Devry University Illinois is a very large private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,008. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $33,791 in student loans. Early-career other computer software & media applications graduates make about $55,470. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Devry University Illinois admits about 98% of applicants.
Depaul University came in at #6 for value in other computer software & media applications this year. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Students borrow a median of $23,249 to complete the other computer software & media applications program here. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $84,986. Set against $23,249 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
