2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You
Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 588 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer Information Systems
Our analysis found Southeast Community College Area to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. Southeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lincoln.
Southeast Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $3,780 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Southeast Community College take out is $21,625.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Metropolitan Community College is a great value for computer information systems students. MCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCC are $4,680 per year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from MCC carry an average student debtload of $13,372.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Central Community College is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the small city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Central Community College are $4,590 a year. On average, CIS graduates from Central Community College take out $10,913 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend NorthWest Arkansas Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools list. NWACC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bentonville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NWACC are $4,456 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Collin County Community College District. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools list. Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.
Collin County Community College District undergraduate students pay an average of $5,104 in tuition and fees each year.
Collin County Community College District excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools list.
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Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU - I are $4,416 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at BYU - I accumulate an average of around $16,933 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #7, Wake Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wake Technical Community College are $8,912 a year. On average, CIS graduates from Wake Technical Community College take out $17,336 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #8, Brigham Young University - Provo did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at BYU accumulate an average of around $16,730 in student debt.
BYU also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #9, Western Governors University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WGU are $7,452 a year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from WGU carry an average student debtload of $22,770.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WGU also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer Information Systems Schools ranking.
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Northeast Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northeast are $5,010 a year. CIS majors at Northeast take out an average of $11,885 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Middlesex Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Middlesex Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Bedford.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Middlesex Community College are $12,120 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Middlesex Community College accumulate an average of around $7,563 in student debt.
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Bunker Hill Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools list. Located in the city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
BHCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,224 in tuition and fees each year.
BHCC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools list.
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With a ranking of #13, Oakland Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills.
Oakland Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #14, Ivy Tech Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ivy Tech Community College are $8,927 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Ivy Tech Community College take out $9,759 in student loans while working on their degree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Ivy Tech Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools list.
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Central Piedmont Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #15 on the list. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
Central Piedmont Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,936 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Central Piedmont Community College carry an average student debtload of $11,294.
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Lone Star College System landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Harris Montgomery are $6,168 per year. CIS majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $10,336 in student loans while working on their egree.
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American Public University System ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at American Military University take out is $25,617.
American Military University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools list.
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Sinclair Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public school with a large student population.
Sinclair Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,076 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Sinclair Community College also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Tarrant County College District ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools list. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Tarrant County College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,235 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Tarrant County College take out is $14,445.
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With a ranking of #20, University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. UA Pulaski Tech is a small public school located in the small city of North Little Rock.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UA Pulaski Tech are $6,900 per year. CIS majors at UA Pulaski Tech take out an average of $15,021 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Colorado State University - Global Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the large city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public college with a large student population.
Colorado State University - Global Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Colorado State University - Global Campus carry an average student debtload of $32,599.
Colorado State University - Global Campus excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools list.
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University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #22 on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 per year. On average, CIS graduates from UOPX - Arizona take out $33,593 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UOPX - Arizona also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Georgia Military College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Georgia Military College is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Milledgeville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Georgia Military College are $6,390 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Georgia Military College take out is $12,717.
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Gwinnett Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #24 on the list. GTC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.
GTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,636 in tuition and fees each year.
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Northern Essex Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NECC are $11,328 a year. CIS majors at NECC take out an average of $8,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Remaining Award Winners
This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 588 different United States computer information systems schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools award.
Computer Information Systems by Region
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Majors Related to CIS
Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to CIS
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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 the rest 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.
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