by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Support Specialist](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/computer-support-specialist/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value computer support specialist schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer support specialist, balancing cost against outcomes.
Kirkwood Community College earned the #1 spot for value among computer support specialist schools in Iowa. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,176, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. Computer Support Specialist graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Early-career computer support specialist graduates make about $41,575. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt.
This list is compiled 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.
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