2026 Best Value Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Computer Programming master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 642 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
A rank of #2 makes Youngstown State University one of the best values in the United States. Based in Youngstown, OH, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. The median Computer Programming program debt is $26,373. Median earnings reach $41,544 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Youngstown State University
Out of the 642 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Depaul University landed the #3 spot. Set in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $45,405. Students borrow a median of $25,497 to complete their Computer Programming program here. Median earnings reach $68,751 ten years out. Set against $25,497 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read the full report on Depaul University
A rank of #4 makes Clemson University one of the best values in the United States. Clemson University is a public school based in Clemson, SC. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $23,783. Clemson University alumni report median earnings of $71,513 a decade after entry. Set against $23,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Clemson University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Marist College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, Marist College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $47,620. Graduates carry a median of $25,962 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $77,819. That is a strong return on a $25,962 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%. See the full Marist College profile
University Of Michigan Dearborn offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Dearborn, MI, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,640, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,723 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,649. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%. Get the full University Of Michigan Dearborn report
Maharishi University Of Management placed #7 among the best-value Computer Programming schools in the United States. Set in Fairfield, IA, Maharishi University Of Management is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,530. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $27,981. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. See the full Maharishi University Of Management profile
University Of Chicago came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,324. Typical Computer Programming student debt is $15,854. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $91,885. Set against $15,854 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Chicago has an acceptance rate of 4%. Get the full University Of Chicago report
Brandeis University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waltham, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,080. Graduates carry a median of $25,653 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $77,231 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Brandeis University
American Educational College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about American Educational College
Broward College
Broward College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. See the full Broward College profile
Texarkana College placed #11 among the best-value Computer Programming schools in the United States. Read more about Texarkana College
Akron Institute Of Herzing University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Programming schools. More on Akron Institute Of Herzing University
Dominican University Of California ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Programming schools. More on Dominican University Of California
Flathead Valley Community College came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Flathead Valley Community College report
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #15 among the best-value Computer Programming schools in the United States. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Area
Champlain College landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Champlain College profile
Mountwest Community And Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Programming schools. Read more about Mountwest Community And Technical College
University Of Mount Union offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. See the full University Of Mount Union profile
Marion Technical College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Marion Technical College
Wilmington University came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Wilmington University report
Henderson State University placed #21 among the best-value Computer Programming schools in the United States. Read the full report on Henderson State University
Massasoit Community College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. More on Massasoit Community College
Mid Michigan Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Mid Michigan Community College
Edison State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Edison State Community College
Portland Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Programming schools. Get the full Portland Community College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Computer Programming Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Quinsigamond Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Quinsigamond Community College profile
University Of Detroit Mercy came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Detroit Mercy
West Los Angeles College offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on West Los Angeles College
Yale University
Yale University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Programming schools. Get the full Yale University report
Capitol College
Capitol College placed #30 among the best-value Computer Programming schools in the United States. Get the full Capitol College report
Iowa Central Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Programming schools. See the full Iowa Central Community College profile
Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester
Southwest Tennessee Community College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Southwest Tennessee Community College
Alvin Community College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. See the full Alvin Community College profile
Brigham Young University Idaho placed #35 among the best-value Computer Programming schools in the United States. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Idaho
Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology
University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Massachusetts Lowell
Hardin Simmons University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Hardin Simmons University report
Minnesota State Community And Technical College placed #39 among the best-value Computer Programming schools in the United States. More on Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Seattle Community College North Campus came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. More on Seattle Community College North Campus
Atlantic Cape Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Atlantic Cape Community College
Catawba Valley Community College placed #42 among the best-value Computer Programming schools in the United States. Read more about Catawba Valley Community College
Cuny Laguardia Community College placed #43 among the best-value Computer Programming schools in the United States. See the full Cuny Laguardia Community College profile
Fitchburg State University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Fitchburg State University
Owens Community College landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Owens Community College report
Arizona Christian University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Arizona Christian University profile
Luzerne County Community College came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Luzerne County Community College
Moraine Valley Community College landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Moraine Valley Community College
National University College Bayamon landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. More on National University College Bayamon
Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Programming schools. See the full Northeastern Oklahoma Aandm College profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 642 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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