[Other Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/other-computer-information-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other computer & information sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other computer & information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in other computer & information sciences, no school beat Arizona State University this year. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $55,072 early in their careers. Set against $21,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
Bowie State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other computer & information sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,218 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,938 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete the other computer & information sciences program here. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of $58,006 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,000 median debt. Bowie State University admits about 72% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Maryland University College one of the best values for other computer & information sciences. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,136, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,276 in student loans. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $65,890. That is a strong return on a $23,276 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes New York University one of the best values for other computer & information sciences. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $21,897. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $64,516. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Students looking for strong value in other computer & information sciences will find it at Full Sail University, which ranked #5. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park. In-state tuition and fees average $26,906. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $30,000. Soon after graduation, other computer & information sciences degree recipients from Full Sail University generally make around $32,556. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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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 · 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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