2026 Best Value Computer Science Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

For return on investment, no school beat Seattle University this year in the United States. Set in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $56,721 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $24,980 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $75,272. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%. Read more about Seattle University

#2

Missouri State University Springfield

Springfield, MO

Missouri State University Springfield came in at #2 on this year's best-value Computer Science ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Springfield, MO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, with out-of-state students paying around $18,770. The median Computer Science program debt is $21,719. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,827. That is a strong return on a $21,719 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report

#3

University Of Memphis

Memphis, TN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Memphis earned it the #3 place in the United States. Set in Memphis, TN, University Of Memphis is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,728 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,384 for out-of-state students. University Of Memphis Computer Science students take on a median of $24,672 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,458. That is a strong return on a $24,672 median debt. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Memphis

#4

Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Rolla, MO

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Missouri University Of Science And Technology earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Rolla, MO, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,984, with out-of-state students paying around $33,248. Missouri University Of Science And Technology Computer Science students take on a median of $25,187 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,957. That is a strong return on a $25,187 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Missouri University Of Science And Technology

#5

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #5 on this year's best-value Computer Science ranking in the United States. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Computer Science students take on a median of $21,073 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,758. Set against $21,073 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh

#6

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. This public school is set in Kennesaw, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete their Computer Science program here. Kennesaw State University alumni report median earnings of $57,552 a decade after entry. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. More on Kennesaw State University

#7

University Of Idaho

Moscow, ID

University Of Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, compared with $28,320 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete their Computer Science program here. Median earnings reach $54,670 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Idaho profile

#8

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA

Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Set in Worcester, MA, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $60,765 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Computer Science program here. Median earnings reach $103,470 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%. More on Worcester Polytechnic Institute

#9

California State University Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

California State University Sacramento offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Sacramento, CA, California State University Sacramento is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,018, with out-of-state students paying around $20,618. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete their Computer Science program here. California State University Sacramento alumni report median earnings of $64,876 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,625 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on California State University Sacramento

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. Drexel University Computer Science students take on a median of $29,333 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $84,648. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Drexel University

#11

University Of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

University Of New Orleans placed #11 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in New Orleans, LA, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,172, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. University Of New Orleans Computer Science students take on a median of $16,604 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,872. That is a strong return on a $16,604 median debt. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of New Orleans

#12

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University placed #12 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Set in Winston-Salem, NC, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,642. The median Computer Science program debt is $20,674. Graduates go on to earn a median of $78,158 ten years after entry. Set against $20,674 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 22% of those who apply are admitted. More on Wake Forest University

#13

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Hoboken, NJ

Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hoboken, NJ. In-state tuition and fees average $63,462. Stevens Institute Of Technology Computer Science students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $108,772 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Stevens Institute Of Technology admits about 48% of applicants. Read more about Stevens Institute Of Technology

#14

Columbia University In The City Of New York

New York, NY

Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #14 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Typical Computer Science student debt is $20,397. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $102,491. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York

#15

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $83,214 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants. Read the full report on Tufts University

#16

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #16 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Based in North Dartmouth, MA, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,612, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,106 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,804. Set against $27,106 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth report

#17

Indiana University Northwest

Gary, IN

Indiana University Northwest landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Gary, IN, Indiana University Northwest is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,424, compared with $22,811 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,116 to complete their Computer Science program here. Indiana University Northwest alumni report median earnings of $43,361 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,116 median debt. Indiana University Northwest admits about 73% of applicants. Get the full Indiana University Northwest report

#18

Assumption College

Assumption College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read more about Assumption College

#19

Corning Community College

Corning Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read more about Corning Community College

#20

Gordon College

Gordon College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Gordon College

#21

Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Northern Kentucky University

#22

Oklahoma Christian University

Oklahoma Christian University offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full Oklahoma Christian University report

#23

Ripon College

Ripon College came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Ripon College

#24

Seton Hill University

Seton Hill University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. More on Seton Hill University

#25

Snow College

Snow College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Snow College profile

#26

The University Of Texas At Arlington

The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #26 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full The University Of Texas At Arlington profile

#27

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University At Buffalo

#28

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full University Of Georgia report

#29

University Of Louisville

University Of Louisville landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Louisville report

#30

University Of Silicon Andhra

University Of Silicon Andhra landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Silicon Andhra profile

#31

Butte College

Butte College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Get the full Butte College report

#32

Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University placed #32 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Lipscomb University

#33

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College report

#34

University Of St Francis

University Of St Francis came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of St Francis

#35

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read the full report on University Of St Thomas Minnesota

#36

Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Utah Valley University

#37

Allan Hancock College

Allan Hancock College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. See the full Allan Hancock College profile

#38

Oklahoma Baptist University

Oklahoma Baptist University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Oklahoma Baptist University

#39

Renton Technical College

Renton Technical College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. See the full Renton Technical College profile

#40

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College placed #40 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Shoreline Community College

#41

University Of Nevada Las Vegas

University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Nevada Las Vegas

#42

University Of Northern Iowa

University Of Northern Iowa came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report

#43

Adrian College

Adrian College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. See the full Adrian College profile

#44

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham Technical College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Bellingham Technical College

#45

Brigham Young University Idaho

Brigham Young University Idaho ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. More on Brigham Young University Idaho

#46

Chicago State University

Chicago State University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Chicago State University profile

#47

Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice placed #47 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

#48

Grace College And Theological Seminary

Grace College And Theological Seminary came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full Grace College And Theological Seminary profile

#49

Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Michigan Technological University

#50

The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Get the full The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin report