[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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.
Dakota State University earned the #1 spot for value among other computer software & media applications schools in the The Plains States Region. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Other Computer Software & Media Applications graduates of Dakota State University earn a median of $26,379 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dakota State University admits about 88% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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