[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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
For return on investment in computer & information sciences, no school beat Blue Ridge Community And Technical College this year. Blue Ridge Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Martinsburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,752, while out-of-state students pay about $8,808. Students borrow a median of $16,399 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Blue Ridge Community And Technical College earn a median of $41,032 early in their careers. Set against $16,399 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer & information sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of South Charleston, Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,800 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,428. Students borrow a median of $11,958 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Bridgevalley Community And Technical College generally make around $46,587. Set against $11,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at West Virginia University At Parkersburg earned it the #3 place for computer & information sciences. Located in the rural area of Parkersburg, West Virginia University At Parkersburg is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,476, compared with $9,424 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $15,595 in student loans. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $45,400. That is a strong return on a $15,595 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes New River Community And Technical College one of the best values for computer & information sciences. New River Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Beaver. Students from in state pay about $5,156 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,646. Students borrow a median of $8,187 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $44,588. That is a strong return on a $8,187 median debt.
Marshall 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 Huntington, Marshall University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,162, with out-of-state students paying around $20,342. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,347 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Marshall University earn a median of $52,047 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,347 median debt. Marshall University admits about 96% of applicants.
West Virginia Northern Community College came in at #6 for value in computer & information sciences this year. West Virginia Northern Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Wheeling. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,706, while out-of-state students pay about $12,698. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $11,528 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from West Virginia Northern Community College generally make around $37,542. That is a strong return on a $11,528 median debt.
Pierpont Community And Technical College landed the #7 spot for computer & information sciences value this year. Pierpont Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fairmont. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,762, compared with $13,660 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $12,000. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Pierpont Community And Technical College earn a median of $33,590 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Mountwest Community And Technical College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Huntington, Mountwest Community And Technical College is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,938, while out-of-state students pay about $12,304. Students borrow a median of $11,763 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Mountwest Community And Technical College generally make around $37,004. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Potomac State College Of West Virginia University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Potomac State College Of West Virginia University is a small public school located in the town of Keyser. In-state tuition and fees average $5,280, while out-of-state students pay about $13,200. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $19,858. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $42,670. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Fairmont State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Fairmont, Fairmont State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,708, while out-of-state students pay about $18,924. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $24,500. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Fairmont State University generally make around $64,975. That is a strong return on a $24,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
American Public University System came in at #11 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. Students borrow a median of $20,838 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $70,669. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Shepherd University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,056, while out-of-state students pay about $19,082. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $21,830. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $57,265. Set against $21,830 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
West Virginia State University placed #13 among the best values for computer & information sciences. Located in the suburb of Institute, West Virginia State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,570, with out-of-state students paying around $14,990. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $28,452. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $37,970. Set against $28,452 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Salem International University came in at #14 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the rural area of Salem, Salem International University is a small private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,070. Students borrow a median of $27,037 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Salem International University earn a median of $51,133 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
West Virginia University came in at #15 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, compared with $28,608 for out-of-state students. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,026 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $74,159. That is a strong return on a $23,026 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
West Virginia Wesleyan College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. West Virginia Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buckhannon. In-state tuition and fees average $34,090. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $26,857. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from West Virginia Wesleyan College generally make around $47,784. Set against $26,857 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
West Virginia Junior College Morgantown earned the #17 position for value in computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia Junior College Morgantown is a small private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,798. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $17,500. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of West Virginia Junior College Morgantown earn a median of $40,087 early in their careers. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Valley College Martinsburg came in at #18 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Valley College Martinsburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Martinsburg. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $20,000. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Valley College Martinsburg earn a median of $32,522 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,000 median debt.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 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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