[Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
For return on investment in computer & information sciences, no school beat Hinds Community College this year. Set in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,300. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $16,385. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Hinds Community College generally make around $34,003. That is a strong return on a $16,385 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in computer & information sciences will find it at Southwest Mississippi Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Summit, Southwest Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,080 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,780. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $21,057 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Southwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $50,292. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Copiah Lincoln Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,200, compared with $5,200 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $31,241 ten years out.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at East Mississippi Community College earned it the #4 place for computer & information sciences. East Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,095, while out-of-state students pay about $7,445. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $9,422. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $34,012. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Itawamba Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,420, while out-of-state students pay about $5,820. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. Set against $10,942 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Holmes Community College placed #6 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Set in the rural area of Goodman, Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,710 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,610. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $13,191 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Holmes Community College generally make around $32,145. Set against $13,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College placed #7 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $34,214. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Meridian Community College placed #8 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Meridian. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,078, while out-of-state students pay about $6,478. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $10,368 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Meridian Community College earn a median of $34,846 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwest Mississippi Community College landed the #9 spot for computer & information sciences value this year. Located in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,740 in tuition and fees. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $9,990 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Northwest Mississippi Community College generally make around $35,001. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt.
Jones County Junior College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Located in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,700 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,700. Students borrow a median of $9,559 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Jones County Junior College generally make around $33,655. That is a strong return on a $9,559 median debt.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $21,250. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $66,082 early in their careers. Set against $21,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #12 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,998 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,743 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $37,734. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
Alcorn State University came in at #13 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State. In-state tuition and fees average $8,785. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $29,674 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $37,028. That is a strong return on a $29,674 median debt. Alcorn State University admits about 45% of applicants.
Mississippi State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Students borrow a median of $24,896 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $58,755. Set against $24,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.
Jackson State University landed the #15 spot for computer & information sciences value this year. Set in the city of Jackson, Jackson State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,965, with out-of-state students paying around $11,965. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $28,001. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $70,347 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Belhaven University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of Jackson, Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $30,250 in tuition and fees. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $34,181 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Belhaven University generally make around $42,485. That is a strong return on a $34,181 median debt. Belhaven University admits about 50% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 27 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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.
