2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #5 most popular in the country.
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'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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 106 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for computer and information sciences 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.
Top 15% Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Great Lakes Region . UWM Flexible Option is a small public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 a year.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Franklin University is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Franklin University are $9,577 a year.
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Out of the 106 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Herzing University - Brookfield landed the # 3 spot on the list. Herzing University - Brookfield is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookfield.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Brookfield are $14,200 a year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Kenosha is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha, Herzing University - Kenosha is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Herzing University - Kenosha undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Herzing University - Akron. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Herzing Akron is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Akron.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing Akron are $14,200 a year.
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Baker College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Baker College undergraduate students pay an average of $12,420 in tuition and fees each year.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Edwardsville, SIUE is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SIUE are $11,496 per year.
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UW - La Crosse are $18,014 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, UW - La Crosse is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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University of Akron Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. University of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Akron.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Akron Main Campus are $11,880 per year.
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Herzing University - Madison did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Madison, Herzing University - Madison is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Madison are $14,200 per year.
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
UW - Eau Claire undergraduate students pay an average of $17,149 in tuition and fees each year.
UW - Eau Claire excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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Western Illinois University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. WIU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Macomb.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WIU are $13,297 a year.
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Ferris State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public college with a large student population.
Ferris undergraduate students pay an average of $13,188 in tuition and fees each year.
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Miami University - Hamilton landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the large suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Miami University - Hamilton are $16,943 per year.
Miami University - Hamilton also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Walsh College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Troy, Walsh is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Walsh are $20,310 per year.
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Here are some additional great value schools for Computer & Information Sciences students in the Great Lakes Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | University of Wisconsin - Stout | Menomonie, WI |
| 17 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point | Stevens Point, WI |
| 19 | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, IL |
| 20 | University of Wisconsin - Whitewater | Whitewater, WI |
| 21 | Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best computer and information sciences colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 4,714 |
| Michigan | 5,071 |
| Ohio | 4,257 |
| Illinois | 8,392 |
| Wisconsin | 3,101 |
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Computer & Information Sciences Related Majors for Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
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 Almonroth.
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