[Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer & information sciences education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools to find the best return on investment for computer & information sciences students.
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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.
Leading the list is Chemeketa Community College, our #1 best value for computer & information sciences in Oregon. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,345 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,040. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $45,440. That is a strong return on a $9,000 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in computer & information sciences will find it at Mt Hood Community College, which ranked #2. Mt Hood Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Gresham. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,247, compared with $9,819 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $18,767. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Mt Hood Community College earn a median of $53,948 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,767 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in computer & information sciences will find it at Klamath Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Klamath Falls, Klamath Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,965, compared with $8,025 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,644 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Klamath Community College earn a median of $24,370 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,644 median debt.
Clackamas Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Clackamas Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Oregon City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,345, while out-of-state students pay about $14,265. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $13,915 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Clackamas Community College generally make around $31,280. Set against $13,915 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Portland State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,118, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $91,978 early in their careers. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Portland Community College earned the #6 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. In-state tuition and fees average $5,220, with out-of-state students paying around $10,440. Students borrow a median of $23,971 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Portland Community College generally make around $49,580. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lane Community College earned the #7 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Eugene, Lane Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,202 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,078. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $18,373 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Lane Community College earn a median of $60,759 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,373 median debt.
Central Oregon Community College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Central Oregon Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bend. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,683, while out-of-state students pay about $15,246. Students borrow a median of $16,250 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Central Oregon Community College generally make around $52,183. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Blue Mountain Community College earned the #9 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Located in the town of Pendleton, Blue Mountain Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $7,076 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,754. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $20,615. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Blue Mountain Community College earn a median of $25,872 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,615 median debt.
Oregon Institute Of Technology earned the #10 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Oregon Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Klamath Falls. Students from in state pay about $13,260 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,196. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $24,500. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Oregon Institute Of Technology generally make around $58,253. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Eastern Oregon University earned the #11 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Located in the town of La Grande, Eastern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,184 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,729 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,765 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Eastern Oregon University generally make around $43,041. That is a strong return on a $27,765 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Oregon State University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400, compared with $38,190 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $26,000. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $85,376. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Southern Oregon University placed #13 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,762, compared with $31,887 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $33,500. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median of $51,167 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Oregon University admits about 89% of applicants.
Western Oregon University earned the #14 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,514, compared with $32,169 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $26,000. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Western Oregon University earn a median of $51,498 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 98%.
University Of Oregon placed #15 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,320 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,764 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $70,055. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Willamette University landed the #16 spot for computer & information sciences value this year. Willamette University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,156. Students borrow a median of $22,537 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Willamette University generally make around $80,077. Set against $22,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Portland earned the #17 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Portland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $58,100 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $22,590. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Portland earn a median of $85,637 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
George Fox University earned the #18 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Newberg, George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,320. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $25,324. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from George Fox University generally make around $55,340. That is a strong return on a $25,324 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Reed College earned the #19 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Portland, Reed College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,350. Students borrow a median of $21,137 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Reed College earn a median of $30,588 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,137 median debt. Roughly 25% of applicants are accepted.
Lewis And Clark College earned the #20 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Lewis And Clark College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. In-state tuition and fees average $64,828. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $24,000. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Lewis And Clark College generally make around $66,653. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 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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