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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

49 Colleges
$25,407 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$58,965 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, 88,434 computer information systems students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #9 most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in the Far Western US Region 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.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$9,552 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Hawaii to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Honolulu, UOPX - Hawaii is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

UOPX - Hawaii undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from UOPX - Hawaii take out $43,416 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $163.

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$9,552 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Phoenix - California. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, UOPX - California is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

UOPX - California undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UOPX - California take out is $33,593. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $136.

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$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at DeVry University - California helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Far Western US Region . DeVry University - California is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Pomona.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at DeVry University - California are $15,032 a year.

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$7,735 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Columbia Basin College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in the Far Western US Region . CBC is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Pasco.

CBC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,735 in tuition and fees each year.

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$9,552 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Phoenix - Nevada. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UOPX - Nevada is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Las Vegas.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - Nevada are $9,552 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at UOPX - Nevada accumulate an average of around $43,416 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $163.

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$5,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Spokane Falls Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the midsize city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Spokane Falls Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,135 in tuition and fees each year.

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$19,744 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Chico ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of Chico, Chico State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Chico State are $19,744 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Chico State accumulate an average of around $15,500 in student debt.

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$13,275 Average Tuition & Fees

Chemeketa Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Chemeketa Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $13,275 in tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from Chemeketa Community College take out $15,835 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$25,930 Average Tuition & Fees

Western Washington University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WWU are $25,930 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at WWU take out is $22,630. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $258.

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California State University - Channel Islands ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Camarillo, CSUCI is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CSUCI are $18,697 a year.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 3,391
Washington 1,857
Oregon 293
Nevada 111
Hawaii 141

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.

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 26 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).

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