2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer Science Bachelor's Degree School for You
Computer Science is the #12 most popular major in the country with 59,565 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 364 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for compsci 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. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for compsci majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Computer Science
Our analysis found Western Governors University to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WGU are $7,452 a year.
WGU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Full Computer Science at Western Governors University Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Brigham Young University - Idaho is a great value for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. BYU - I is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Rexburg.
BYU - I undergraduate students pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Provo.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BYU are $6,120 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, compsci majors at BYU accumulate an average of around $15,849 in student debt.
Full Computer Science at Brigham Young University - Provo Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bellevue College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. BC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Bellevue.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BC are $9,594 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UPR Mayaguez is a large public school located in the city of Mayaguez.
UPR Mayaguez undergraduate students pay an average of $4,840 in tuition and fees each year. CompSci majors at UPR Mayaguez take out an average of $11,375 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Franklin University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Franklin University are $9,577 per year.
Metropolitan State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Metro State is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Metro State are $9,394 per year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Metro State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,409.
Florida Polytechnic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Florida Poly is a small public school located in the rural area of Lakeland.
Florida Poly undergraduate students pay an average of $21,004 in tuition and fees each year.
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Wilmington University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wilmington University are $11,760 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Wilmington University is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Western Carolina University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. WCU is a fairly large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year.
Grantham University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Lenexa.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Grantham University are $8,280 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from Grantham University carry an average student debtload of $37,345.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mercedita.
Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce undergraduate students pay an average of $5,292 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce carry an average student debtload of $8,516.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a fairly large student population.
SIUE undergraduate students pay an average of $11,496 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from SIUE carry an average student debtload of $26,164.
Full Computer Science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Report
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
UW - Stevens Point undergraduate students pay an average of $17,035 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #15, West Texas A&M University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. West Texas A&M University is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Canyon.
West Texas A&M University undergraduate students pay an average of $11,208 in tuition and fees each year.
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National University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in the large city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at National University are $13,320 per year. On average, compsci graduates from National University take out $31,690 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
National University also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Saint Cloud State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Saint Cloud.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St. Cloud State University are $18,010 a year. CompSci majors at St. Cloud State University take out an average of $25,144 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Computer Science at Saint Cloud State University Report
Bemidji State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Bemidji State University is a small public school located in the town of Bemidji.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bemidji State University are $9,806 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Bemidji State University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Elizabeth City State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. ECSU is a small public school located in the town of Elizabeth City.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ECSU are $7,326 a year.
With a ranking of #20, North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at North Dakota State University are $14,876 a year. On average, compsci graduates from North Dakota State University take out $23,896 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
North Dakota State University also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #21, Youngstown State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Youngstown State University is a large public school located in the small city of Youngstown.
Youngstown State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,732 in tuition and fees each year.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UW Oshkosh undergraduate students pay an average of $15,306 in tuition and fees each year.
Baker College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baker College are $12,420 per year. The average amount in student loans that compsci majors at Baker College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $39,460.
With a ranking of #24, Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Rasmussen University - Florida undergraduate students pay an average of $13,635 in tuition and fees each year. CompSci majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out an average of $37,659 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Rasmussen University - Florida also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Central Michigan University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Central Michigan undergraduate students pay an average of $13,094 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, compsci graduates from Central Michigan carry an average student debtload of $30,164. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $222.
Rest of the Top Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools
Additional Award Winners
This section represents the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 364 different United States computer science schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | California State University - Chico | Chico, CA |
| 51 | Delaware State University | Dover, DE |
| 53 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE |
| 53 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL |
| 53 | Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
Honorable Mentions
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 Science Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Minnesota State University - Moorhead | Moorhead, MN |
| 57 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA |
| 58 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA |
| 58 | University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA |
| 60 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA |
| 61 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 61 | California State Polytechnic University - Pomona | Pomona, CA |
| 63 | Iowa State University | Ames, IA |
| 63 | Utah Valley University | Orem, UT |
| 65 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 65 | California State University - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
| 67 | Weber State University | Ogden, UT |
| 68 | University of Illinois at Springfield | Springfield, IL |
| 69 | Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA |
| 70 | Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH |
| 71 | University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA |
| 72 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA |
Computer Science by Region
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Majors Related to CompSci
One of 10 majors within the area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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