[Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value computer & information sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer & information sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of Alaska Fairbanks tops our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools in Alaska. Located in the city of Fairbanks, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,083, with out-of-state students paying around $25,892. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,439 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $50,963. Set against $23,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in computer & information sciences will find it at Avtec Alaskas Institute Of Technology, which ranked #2. Avtec Alaskas Institute Of Technology is a small public school located in the rural area of Seward. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $38,191.
University Of Alaska Anchorage came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a large public school located in the city of Anchorage. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $40,742 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $59,053. 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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