2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences 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.
The Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 124 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones offered the best value 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 Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Fox Valley Technical College the best value school in the Great Lakes Region for computer and information sciences students. FVTC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.
FVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,861 in tuition and fees each year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from FVTC take out $15,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, FVTC also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Madison Area Technical College is a great value for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Madison College are $6,769 a year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Madison College take out an average of $19,765 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Madison College is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chippewa Valley Technical College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CVTC are $6,683 per year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $18,755 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, CVTC also did well on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Out of the 124 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. WITC is a small public school located in the rural area of Shell Lake.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WITC are $6,960 a year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at WITC accumulate an average of around $10,625 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Waukesha County Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCTC are $6,603 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at WCTC take out is $17,341.
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Sinclair Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Dayton.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Sinclair Community College are $8,076 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Sinclair Community College take out $16,226 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Mid-State Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid-State is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mid-State are $6,351 per year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Mid-State take out an average of $14,399 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school located in the city of Fond du Lac.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Moraine Park Technical College are $6,683 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Moraine Park Technical College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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With a ranking of #9, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. NWTC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Green Bay.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWTC are $6,849 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from NWTC carry an average student debtload of $7,966.
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Oakland Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Oakland Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,200 in tuition and fees each year.
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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Cincinnati State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Cincinnati.
Cincinnati State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,090 in tuition and fees each year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Cincinnati State take out $16,606 in student loans while working on their degree.
Cincinnati State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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Western Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western Technical College are $6,687 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Western Technical College take out is $14,487.
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Washtenaw Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.
Washtenaw Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,856 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #14, Gateway Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Gateway Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Gateway Technical College are $6,803 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Gateway Technical College take out $16,209 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Lakeshore Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in the rural area of Cleveland, LTC is a public college with a small student population.
LTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,056 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from LTC carry an average student debtload of $11,500.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. MATC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MATC are $6,908 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from MATC carry an average student debtload of $14,845.
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Ivy Tech Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
Ivy Tech Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,927 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $13,509 in student loans while working on their egree.
Ivy Tech Community College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Southwestern Illinois College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. SWIC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Belleville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SWIC are $5,940 per year.
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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 & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI |
| 20 | Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH |
| 21 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI |
| 22 | Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI |
| 23 | Herzing University - Brookfield | Brookfield, WI |
| 24 | Stark State College | North Canton, OH |
Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best computer and information sciences schools 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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