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[Computer & IS Security](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/computer-is-security/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 590 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for computer & is security students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer & is security, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Moorpark College the best value for a degree in computer & is security in the United States. Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,426, while out-of-state students pay about $9,615. Computer & Is Security graduates carry a median of $17,075 in student loans. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $105,599. That is a strong return on a $17,075 median debt.
Joliet Junior College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer & is security, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,530 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $13,800. Students borrow a median of $11,995 to complete the computer & is security program here. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Joliet Junior College generally make around $40,118. Set against $11,995 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Macomb Community College earned it the #3 place for computer & is security. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. Students from in state pay about $3,660 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the computer & is security program here. Computer & Is Security graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of $38,758 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in computer & is security will find it at Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice, which ranked #4. Located in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,470, compared with $15,420 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & is security graduates is $13,875. Computer & Is Security graduates of Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earn a median of $49,580 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,875 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Suffolk County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer & is security, landing the #5 spot this year. Suffolk County Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Selden. Students from in state pay about $6,630 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,460. Students borrow a median of $11,246 to complete the computer & is security program here. Computer & Is Security graduates of Suffolk County Community College earn a median of $35,667 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,246 median debt.
Hillsborough Community College came in at #6 for value in computer & is security this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,491 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,088. Computer & Is Security graduates carry a median of $14,845 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Hillsborough Community College generally make around $40,619. That is a strong return on a $14,845 median debt.
Oxnard College placed #7 among the best values for computer & is security. Oxnard College is a large public school located in the city of Oxnard. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,393 ten years after entry.
Florida State College At Jacksonville ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & is security schools. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,657, compared with $9,631 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & is security graduates is $23,390. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $53,462. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny City College placed #9 among the best values for computer & is security. Cuny City College is a large public school located in the city of New York. Students from in state pay about $7,340 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,290. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete the computer & is security program here. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Cuny City College generally make around $53,154. Set against $13,389 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny City College admits about 60% of applicants.
Moraine Valley Community College came in at #10 for value in computer & is security this year. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,822, with out-of-state students paying around $9,846. Computer & Is Security graduates carry a median of $11,149 in student loans. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $43,844. Set against $11,149 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Atlanta Technical College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & is security schools. Atlanta Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Atlanta. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,382, compared with $5,950 for out-of-state students. Computer & Is Security graduates carry a median of $17,655 in student loans. Computer & Is Security graduates of Atlanta Technical College earn a median of $35,441 early in their careers. Set against $17,655 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
El Centro College earned the #12 position for value in computer & is security this year. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. Computer & Is Security graduates carry a median of $14,557 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from El Centro College generally make around $41,295. Set against $14,557 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Santa Ana College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & is security schools. Santa Ana College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Ana. In-state tuition and fees average $1,180, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & is security graduates is $11,196. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $39,633. That is a strong return on a $11,196 median debt.
Tarrant County College District came in at #14 for value in computer & is security this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,863, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Typical student debt for computer & is security graduates is $15,148. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $45,158. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lewis And Clark Community College came in at #15 for value in computer & is security this year. Set in the suburb of Godfrey, Lewis And Clark Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,340 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,840. Typical student debt for computer & is security graduates is $9,602. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Lewis And Clark Community College generally make around $41,313. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
College Of The Mainland came in at #16 for value in computer & is security this year. College Of The Mainland is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Texas City. In-state tuition and fees average $2,310, with out-of-state students paying around $4,140. Computer & Is Security graduates carry a median of $10,928 in student loans. Computer & Is Security graduates of College Of The Mainland earn a median of $40,788 early in their careers. Set against $10,928 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Henry Ford Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & is security schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $7,816. Typical student debt for computer & is security graduates is $18,876. Computer & Is Security 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.
Chattahoochee Technical College earned the #18 position for value in computer & is security this year. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,616 to complete the computer & is security program here. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $44,372. Set against $9,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
St Petersburg College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & is security schools. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete the computer & is security program here. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from St Petersburg College generally make around $49,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Germanna Community College earned the #20 position for value in computer & is security this year. Germanna Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Locust Grove. In-state tuition and fees average $5,257, while out-of-state students pay about $11,648. Students borrow a median of $10,999 to complete the computer & is security program here. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $41,880. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lorain County Community College landed the #21 spot for computer & is security value this year. Set in the suburb of Elyria, Lorain County Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,265, compared with $8,860 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,611 to complete the computer & is security program here. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $40,095. That is a strong return on a $17,611 median debt.
Illinois Valley Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & is security schools. Set in the town of Oglesby, Illinois Valley Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $16,385. Computer & Is Security graduates carry a median of $8,099 in student loans. Computer & Is Security graduates of Illinois Valley Community College earn a median of $33,224 early in their careers. Set against $8,099 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pima Community College landed the #23 spot for computer & is security value this year. Set in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,442, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,655 to complete the computer & is security program here. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $40,977. That is a strong return on a $10,655 median debt.
Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & is security schools. Set in the town of Waycross, Coastal Pines Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,268, compared with $5,836 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $5,812 to complete the computer & is security program here. Early-career computer & is security graduates make about $39,090. Set against $5,812 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Trident Technical College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & is security schools. Trident Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Charleston. Students from in state pay about $4,546 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,620 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & is security graduates is $18,116. Soon after graduation, computer & is security degree recipients from Trident Technical College generally make around $50,166. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s computer & is security value ranking:
These schools also placed among the best values for computer & is security this year:
| Rank | College | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA | Full Report |
| #77 | Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield, MA | Full Report |
| #78 | Mercer County Community College | West Windsor, NJ | Full Report |
| #79 | Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | Full Report |
| #80 | Schoolcraft College | Livonia, MI | Full Report |
| #81 | Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Full Report |
| #82 | Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA | Full Report |
| #83 | Trinity Valley Community College | Athens, TX | Full Report |
| #84 | Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | Full Report |
| #85 | El Camino Community College District | Torrance, CA | Full Report |
| #86 | Stella And Charles Guttman Community College | New York, NY | Full Report |
| #87 | Bucks County Community College | Newtown, PA | Full Report |
| #88 | University Of Michigan Flint | Flint, MI | Full Report |
| #89 | Mclennan Community College | Waco, TX | Full Report |
Also worth considering for value in computer & is security:
| Rank | College | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #115 | Cosumnes River College | Sacramento, CA | Full Report |
| #116 | Miracosta College | Oceanside, CA | Full Report |
| #117 | New Mexico State University Dona Ana | Las Cruces, NM | Full Report |
| #118 | Laredo Community College | Laredo, TX | Full Report |
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This list is compiled 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 · 590 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 590 ranked schools only.
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