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.
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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.
Top 15% Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Fox Valley Technical College to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in the Great Lakes Region . FVTC is a large public school located in the medium-sized 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.
FVTC also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Fox Valley Technical College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madison Area Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Madison College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,769 in tuition and fees each year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Madison College take out an average of $19,765 in student loans while working on their egree.
Madison College also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Out of the 124 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
CVTC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,683 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at CVTC accumulate an average of around $18,755 in student debt.
CVTC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list.
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The excellent programs at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the Great Lakes Region . 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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The excellent programs at Waukesha County Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the large suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCTC are $6,603 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at WCTC take out is $17,341.
With a ranking of #6, Sinclair Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Sinclair Community College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Sinclair Community College are $8,076 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Sinclair Community College take out $16,226 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #7, Mid-State Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. 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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. 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.
Moraine Park Technical College 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.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. NWTC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at NWTC are $6,849 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from NWTC carry an average student debtload of $7,966.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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 large suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Oakland Community College are $5,200 a year.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Cincinnati State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Cincinnati.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cincinnati State are $9,090 a 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 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.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Report
Western Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Western Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,687 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Western Technical College take out is $14,487.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Western Technical College Report
With a ranking of #13, Washtenaw Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Washtenaw Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Washtenaw Community College are $5,856 a year.
Gateway Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kenosha.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gateway Technical College are $6,803 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Gateway Technical College take out $16,209 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Gateway Technical College Report
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 school 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.
Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MATC is a large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
MATC undergraduate students pay an average of $6,908 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from MATC carry an average student debtload of $14,845.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Milwaukee Area Technical College Report
Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #17 on the list. Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public school located in the large 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.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ivy Tech Community College also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking.
Full Computer & Information Sciences at Ivy Tech Community College Report
Southwestern Illinois College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #18 on the list. SWIC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Belleville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at SWIC are $5,940 a year.
Read full report on Computer & Information Sciences at Southwestern Illinois College
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 & 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 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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