[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. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other computer software & media applications students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other computer software & media applications, balancing cost against outcomes.
Cuny Laguardia Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value other computer software & media applications schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,218 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,098. Students borrow a median of $8,858 to complete the other computer software & media applications program here. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates of Cuny Laguardia Community College earn a median of $14,786 early in their careers. Set against $8,858 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Hudson Valley Community College one of the best values for other computer software & media applications. Set in the city of Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,796, with out-of-state students paying around $11,852. Typical student debt for other computer software & media applications graduates is $9,926. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Hudson Valley Community College generally make around $43,989. That is a strong return on a $9,926 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wilmington University earned it the #3 place for other computer software & media applications. Set in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,630. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete the other computer software & media applications program here. Early-career other computer software & media applications graduates make about $46,211. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Luzerne County Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer software & media applications schools. Luzerne County Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Nanticoke. In-state tuition and fees average $6,600, with out-of-state students paying around $16,260. Students borrow a median of $14,614 to complete the other computer software & media applications program here. Early-career other computer software & media applications graduates make about $44,353. That is a strong return on a $14,614 median debt.
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer software & media applications schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned the #6 position for value in other computer software & media applications this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Early-career other computer software & media applications graduates make about $56,926. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Carnegie Mellon University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer software & media applications schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,636. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #8 for value in other computer software & media applications this year. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,210. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Rochester Institute Of Technology generally make around $69,052. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 67%.
New York University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer software & media applications schools. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from New York University generally make around $48,781. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.
Drexel University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value other computer software & media applications schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Typical student debt for other computer software & media applications graduates is $28,838. Soon after graduation, other computer software & media applications degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $67,556. That is a strong return on a $28,838 median debt. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.
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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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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.
