2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Indiana
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You
Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Indiana. With 4,714 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Indiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 15 schools in Indiana 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.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. 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.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Ivy Tech Community College the best value school in Indiana for computer and information sciences students. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
Ivy Tech Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,637 in in-state 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 Indiana ranking.
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The excellent programs at Purdue University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Indiana. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Purdue are $9,992 per year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at Purdue take out an average of $19,190 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $342.
Purdue did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Indiana list.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Indiana University - Bloomington is a great value for computer and information sciences students. Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public college with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IU Bloomington are $11,333 per year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at IU Bloomington take out an average of $22,285 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $434, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, IU Bloomington is ranked #4 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Indiana.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Purdue University Fort Wayne is a great value for computer and information sciences students. PFW is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Fort Wayne.
PFW undergraduate students pay an average of $8,857 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at PFW accumulate an average of around $25,150 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Indiana University - Southeast helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Indiana. Located in the large suburb of New Albany, Indiana University - Southeast is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Indiana University - Southeast are $7,827 a year.
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Ball State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. Ball State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Muncie.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ball State are $10,290 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Ball State take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $196.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ball State also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Indiana ranking.
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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer and information sciences programs. IUPUI is a very large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at IUPUI are $10,044 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from IUPUI take out $24,847 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #8, Indiana University - South Bend did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Indiana University - South Bend is a small public school located in the midsize city of South Bend.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indiana University - South Bend are $7,827 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Indiana University - South Bend carry an average student debtload of $19,815.
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University of Southern Indiana came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Indiana ranking. USI is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Evansville.
USI undergraduate students pay an average of $9,509 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at USI accumulate an average of around $25,149 in student debt.
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Purdue University Global did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Purdue University Global are $10,125 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Purdue University Global carry an average student debtload of $40,202.
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Request InformationBest Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Majors Similar to Computer & Information Sciences
| 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 15 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).
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