[Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for computer & information sciences students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer & information sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Brigham Young University Idaho the best value for a degree in computer & information sciences in Idaho. Located in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,800. Students borrow a median of $14,440 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Brigham Young University Idaho generally make around $58,438. Set against $14,440 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Idaho admits about 96% of applicants.
College Of Southern Idaho is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Twin Falls, College Of Southern Idaho is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,360, while out-of-state students pay about $6,840. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $11,175. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $39,099. That is a strong return on a $11,175 median debt.
College Of Western Idaho is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Nampa, College Of Western Idaho is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,446, with out-of-state students paying around $7,454. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $13,304 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from College Of Western Idaho generally make around $36,441.
Eastern Idaho Technical College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Eastern Idaho Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Idaho Falls. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,390, while out-of-state students pay about $6,750. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $17,066 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $48,314. Set against $17,066 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in computer & information sciences will find it at North Idaho College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,396 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,736. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $14,688. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from North Idaho College generally make around $49,489. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lewis Clark State College came in at #6 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lewiston. In-state tuition and fees average $7,610, with out-of-state students paying around $22,028. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,781 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $44,496. Set against $23,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lewis Clark State College admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Idaho placed #7 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $25,500. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $70,276. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Idaho State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,610, while out-of-state students pay about $27,720. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $62,829. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Boise State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. Students borrow a median of $15,689 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $59,625 early in their careers. Set against $15,689 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Northwest Nazarene University came in at #10 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the suburb of Nampa, Northwest Nazarene University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $40,824. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $27,562. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $50,330. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northwest Nazarene University admits about 65% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 11 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
