[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment 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 earned the #1 spot for value among other computer software & media applications schools in New York. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,218, 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. Early-career other computer software & media applications graduates make about $14,786. Set against $8,858 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hudson Valley Community 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 Troy, Hudson Valley Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,796 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $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. 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 Columbia University In The City Of New York, which ranked #3. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete the other computer software & media applications program here. 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. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in other computer software & media applications will find it at Rochester Institute Of Technology, which ranked #4. 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. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of $69,052 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rochester Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants.
New York University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other computer software & media applications, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete the other computer software & media applications program here. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates of New York University earn a median of $48,781 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. New York University admits about 9% of applicants.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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