2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You
Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in Indiana. With 1,984 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 9th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Purdue University - Main Campus to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Indiana. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a very large student population.
Purdue undergraduate students pay an average of $9,992 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Purdue carry an average student debtload of $18,222. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $314.
Purdue not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. IU Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at IU Bloomington are $11,333 a year. CIS majors at IU Bloomington take out an average of $19,871 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $547.
IU Bloomington also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Purdue University Fort Wayne. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at PFW are $8,857 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from PFW carry an average student debtload of $30,737.
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Out of the 12 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Southeast landed the # 4 spot on the list. Indiana University - Southeast is a small public school located in the suburb of New Albany.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Indiana University - Southeast are $7,827 a year.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at IUPUI are $10,044 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at IUPUI take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,497.
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Indiana University - South Bend came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the midsize city of South Bend, Indiana University - South Bend is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indiana University - South Bend are $7,827 per year.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Southern Indiana did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Evansville, USI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USI are $9,509 per year.
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With a ranking of #8, Indiana State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Indiana State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Terre Haute.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indiana State are $9,598 per year. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $125, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Purdue University Global landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Purdue University Global are $10,125 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Purdue University Global take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $42,408.
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Purdue University Northwest landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Purdue Northwest are $7,734 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Purdue Northwest take out $23,480 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,433 |
| Ohio | 1,479 |
| Illinois | 1,579 |
| Wisconsin | 1,531 |
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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 12 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.