by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/computer-engineering-technology/computer-technology-computer-systems-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value computer technology/computer systems technology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer technology/computer systems technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in computer technology/computer systems technology, no school beat College Of The Ouachitas this year. Set in the town of Malvern, College Of The Ouachitas is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,788, with out-of-state students paying around $4,388. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,374.
A rank of #2 makes Arkansas State University Beebe one of the best values for computer technology/computer systems technology. Located in the town of Beebe, Arkansas State University Beebe is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,336 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,350 to complete the computer technology/computer systems technology program here. Soon after graduation, computer technology/computer systems technology degree recipients from Arkansas State University Beebe generally make around $37,876. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Okaloosa Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value computer technology/computer systems technology schools. Okaloosa Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Fort Walton Beach. Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology graduates carry a median of $10,500 in student loans. Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology graduates of Okaloosa Technical College earn a median of $30,261 early in their careers. Set against $10,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Ecpi University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value computer technology/computer systems technology schools. Ecpi University is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,484. Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology graduates carry a median of $31,708 in student loans. Early-career computer technology/computer systems technology graduates make about $55,350. Set against $31,708 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ecpi University admits about 74% of applicants.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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