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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

13 Colleges
$14,751 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$44,509 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer information systems was ranked 8th in Kentucky. In fact, 1,480 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best value programs for CIS students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

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 Kentucky

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

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$4,568 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Jefferson Community and Technical College to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. Located in the large city of Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public school with a large student population.

Jefferson Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,568 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Jefferson Community and Technical College carry an average student debtload of $15,155.

Jefferson Community and Technical College also took the #2 spot in our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky rankings.

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$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Somerset Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky list. SCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Somerset.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SCC are $4,488 a year. On average, CIS graduates from SCC take out $13,900 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$4,488 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. SKYCTC is a small public school located in the city of Bowling Green.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SKYCTC are $4,488 per year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from SKYCTC carry an average student debtload of $8,000.

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#4

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
$10,992 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Kentucky University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky list. WKU is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green.

WKU undergraduate students pay an average of $10,992 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at WKU take out is $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $119, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Information Systems at Western Kentucky University Report

#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
$12,610 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky list. UK is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UK are $12,610 per year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at UK accumulate an average of around $24,955 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $189, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY
$10,392 Average Tuition & Fees

Northern Kentucky University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. NKU is a large public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at NKU are $10,392 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at NKU take out is $27,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $146.

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#7

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY
$9,020 Average Tuition & Fees

Kentucky State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #7 on the list. KY State is a small public school located in the distant town of Frankfort.

KY State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,020 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$9,752 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Kentucky University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern is a public school with a large student population.

Eastern undergraduate students pay an average of $9,752 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from Eastern take out $23,625 in student loans while working on their degree.

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$9,252 Average Tuition & Fees

Murray State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Kentucky list. Murray State is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Murray.

Murray State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,252 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Murray State University Report

#10

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY
$13,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Sullivan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Sullivan University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,500 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Sullivan University accumulate an average of around $38,598 in student debt.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 4,742
Virginia 3,727
North Carolina 1,634
Florida 5,133
Tennessee 754
South Carolina 769
Louisiana 135
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
Mississippi 333
West Virginia 403

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 13 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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