by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer & information sciences education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 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.
Copiah Lincoln Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools in Mississippi. Located in the rural area of Wesson, Copiah Lincoln Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, while out-of-state students pay about $5,200. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $31,241.
Hinds Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, compared with $7,300 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $16,385. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $34,003. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
East Mississippi Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. East Mississippi Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Scooba. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,095, with out-of-state students paying around $7,445. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $9,422 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $34,012. That is a strong return on a $9,422 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in computer & information sciences will find it at Itawamba Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Fulton, Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,420, compared with $5,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $10,942. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Itawamba Community College earn a median of $40,832 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,942 median debt.
Holmes Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Holmes Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Goodman. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,710, while out-of-state students pay about $6,610. Students borrow a median of $13,191 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $32,145. Set against $13,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
East Central Community College placed #6 among the best values for computer & information sciences. East Central Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Decatur. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,990, while out-of-state students pay about $6,090. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $6,382. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of East Central Community College earn a median of $32,981 early in their careers. Set against $6,382 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Jones County Junior College came in at #7 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Ellisville, Jones County Junior College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,700, with out-of-state students paying around $5,700. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $9,559 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Jones County Junior College earn a median of $33,655 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Meridian Community College came in at #8 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Meridian, Meridian Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,078 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $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. Set against $10,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College placed #9 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $11,653. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College generally make around $34,214. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pearl River Community College came in at #10 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the rural area of Poplarville, Pearl River Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,700, compared with $6,100 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,482 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Pearl River Community College earn a median of $34,785 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northwest Mississippi Community College came in at #11 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the town of Senatobia, Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,740 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $9,990 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $35,001. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt.
University Of Mississippi Main Campus placed #12 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Students borrow a median of $21,250 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $66,082 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Mississippi Main Campus admits about 97% of applicants.
Alcorn State University placed #13 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Set in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,785. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $29,674 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Alcorn State University earn a median of $37,028 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Alcorn State University admits about 45% of applicants.
Belhaven University came in at #14 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Belhaven University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. 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. The acceptance rate is 50%.
Mississippi State University landed the #15 spot for computer & information sciences value this year. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, compared with $27,637 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,896 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $58,755. That is a strong return on a $24,896 median debt. Mississippi State University admits about 78% of applicants.
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #16 spot for computer & information sciences value this year. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,998, compared with $11,998 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $28,743. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $37,734 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,743 median debt. University Of Southern Mississippi admits about 99% of applicants.
Jackson State University landed the #17 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, compared with $11,965 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,001 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Jackson State University earn a median of $70,347 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,001 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
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