2026 Best Value Computer Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Computer Information Sciences master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 2622 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Computer Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat La Salle University this year in the United States. Set in Philadelphia, PA, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,800. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $27,000. La Salle University alumni report median earnings of $67,416 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. La Salle University has an acceptance rate of 97%. Get the full La Salle University report
You'll get strong value at Western Governors University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $8,658 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $20,067. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $60,615. That is a strong return on a $20,067 median debt. Get the full Western Governors University report
You'll get strong value at Brigham Young University Provo, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $11,233. Brigham Young University Provo alumni report median earnings of $75,790 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo has an acceptance rate of 68%. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Computer Information Sciences ranking in the United States. Northwest Missouri State University is a public school based in Maryville, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,611, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Graduates carry a median of $22,976 in student loans. Median earnings reach $47,885 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $22,976 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. Get the full Northwest Missouri State University report
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #5 on this year's best-value Computer Information Sciences ranking in the United States. Based in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Minnesota State University Mankato alumni report median earnings of $56,922 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Minnesota State University Mankato has an acceptance rate of 88%. See the full Minnesota State University Mankato profile
American Public University System placed #6 among the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $20,838. American Public University System alumni report median earnings of $44,409 a decade after entry. Set against $20,838 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on American Public University System
Ferris State University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $27,344. Ferris State University alumni report median earnings of $54,735 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%. Read more about Ferris State University
Concordia University Saint Paul landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Students from in state pay about $25,600 in tuition and fees. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $29,180. Concordia University Saint Paul alumni report median earnings of $59,871 a decade after entry. Set against $29,180 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Concordia University Saint Paul
Wilmington University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Castle, DE. In-state tuition and fees average $12,630. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $24,152. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,844. That is a strong return on a $24,152 median debt. Get the full Wilmington University report
Stevenson University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Owings Mills, MD. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,560. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,079. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Stevenson University
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school based in Scottsdale, AZ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,627, compared with $13,925 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $25,148. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,668 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,148 median debt. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong
Park University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Located in Parkville, MO, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,116 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $22,504. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,309. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Park University report
Lindenwood University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Saint Charles, MO, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,600. Students borrow a median of $29,203 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $53,278 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 57%. See the full Lindenwood University profile
Saint Martins University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lacey, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,510. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $14,667. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,092. That is a strong return on a $14,667 median debt. Saint Martins University admits about 90% of applicants. Read the full report on Saint Martins University
Dakota State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. Set in Madison, SD, Dakota State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. Dakota State University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $24,841 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,970 ten years after entry. Set against $24,841 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. More on Dakota State University
West Texas A And M University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Located in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,101 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,996. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,741 ten years after entry. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. West Texas A And M University has an acceptance rate of 99%. Read the full report on West Texas A And M University
Colorado State University Global Campus landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Denver, CO. Students from in state pay about $9,000 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $29,602. Graduates go on to earn a median of $76,813 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $29,602 median debt. The acceptance rate is 98%. Read the full report on Colorado State University Global Campus
Harding University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Based in Searcy, AR, Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,962. Harding University Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $19,468 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,876. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Harding University has an acceptance rate of 70%. Get the full Harding University report
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Winona, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $45,080. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $21,999. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,170 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
University Of Maryland University College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Set in Adelphi, MD, University Of Maryland University College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,136, while out-of-state students pay about $12,336. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $20,277. Graduates go on to earn a median of $65,287 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on University Of Maryland University College
Champlain College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Based in Burlington, VT, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,850. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $26,928. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,386. Set against $26,928 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Champlain College has an acceptance rate of 83%. Read more about Champlain College
Midwestern State University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Midwestern State University is a public school based in Wichita Falls, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,950, while out-of-state students pay about $11,770. Graduates carry a median of $26,415 in student loans. Median earnings reach $55,747 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,415 median debt. Midwestern State University admits about 94% of applicants. Get the full Midwestern State University report
Illinois State University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,410, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $22,257. Median earnings reach $62,117 ten years out. Set against $22,257 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Illinois State University has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read more about Illinois State University
Digipen Institute Of Technology ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. This private for-profit school is set in Redmond, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,950. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $79,878. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Digipen Institute Of Technology admits about 64% of applicants. Get the full Digipen Institute Of Technology report
Bellevue University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bellevue, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,873. Graduates carry a median of $26,548 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,289 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,548 median debt. Read the full report on Bellevue University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Computer Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public school based in Edwardsville, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $12,092. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $23,906. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,346 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has an acceptance rate of 98%. More on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
The University Of Texas At Austin offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $20,500. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $75,121. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 27% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report
Florida Polytechnic University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Florida Polytechnic University is a public school based in Lakeland, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,940, compared with $21,004 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $7,500. Florida Polytechnic University admits about 58% of applicants. Read the full report on Florida Polytechnic University
Grand Canyon University offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,508. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $28,226. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,186. Set against $28,226 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Grand Canyon University has an acceptance rate of 79%. Get the full Grand Canyon University report
Metropolitan State University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,840. Students borrow a median of $35,281 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $64,705. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. See the full Metropolitan State University profile
Seattle University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Seattle, WA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $56,721. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $24,980. Graduates go on to earn a median of $75,272 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,980 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%. Read the full report on Seattle University
Youngstown State University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Youngstown, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,926, compared with $10,286 for out-of-state students. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $30,730. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,544. That is a strong return on a $30,730 median debt. Youngstown State University admits about 84% of applicants. See the full Youngstown State University profile
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $25,959 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,203. Set against $25,959 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Western Illinois University placed #34 among the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Macomb, IL. Students from in state pay about $14,572 in tuition and fees. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $25,250. Western Illinois University alumni report median earnings of $54,163 a decade after entry. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 71%. See the full Western Illinois University profile
University Of Delaware placed #35 among the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Located in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $25,334. University Of Delaware alumni report median earnings of $72,950 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,334 median debt. University Of Delaware has an acceptance rate of 71%. Get the full University Of Delaware report
Fitchburg State University placed #36 among the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Based in Fitchburg, MA, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,346, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,875 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,874. That is a strong return on a $27,875 median debt. Fitchburg State University admits about 87% of applicants. Read the full report on Fitchburg State University
Saint Cloud State University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Students borrow a median of $25,292 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,813 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%. Read more about Saint Cloud State University
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Located in Atlanta, GA, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,058, compared with $34,484 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,125 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $102,772. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 14% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus
Villanova University placed #39 among the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Villanova University is a private not-for-profit school based in Villanova, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $26,225. Villanova University alumni report median earnings of $100,423 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Villanova University has an acceptance rate of 27%. Get the full Villanova University report
University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Saint Paul, MN, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Students borrow a median of $23,704 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $73,739. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Graduates carry a median of $20,572 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,887 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
University Of California Berkeley placed #41 among the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. University Of California Berkeley Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $13,559 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $92,446. Set against $13,559 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley
Liberty University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,173. Students borrow a median of $28,068 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $44,813 ten years out. Set against $28,068 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Liberty University has an acceptance rate of 99%. More on Liberty University
Bowie State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools. Located in Bowie, MD, Bowie State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,218 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,938. Students borrow a median of $30,000 to complete their Computer Information Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $54,537 ten years out. Set against $30,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bowie State University admits about 72% of applicants. More on Bowie State University
California Baptist University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Riverside, CA, California Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,228. Graduates carry a median of $28,169 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,504. That is a strong return on a $28,169 median debt. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. Get the full California Baptist University report
Southeast Missouri State University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Based in Cape Girardeau, MO, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,903. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $23,699. Southeast Missouri State University alumni report median earnings of $44,030 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,699 median debt. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants. See the full Southeast Missouri State University profile
Cornell University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,314. Typical Computer Information Sciences student debt is $15,478. Median earnings reach $104,043 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,478 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%. Read the full report on Cornell University
Depaul University placed #48 among the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Depaul University is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $45,405. Graduates carry a median of $25,297 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,751. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read more about Depaul University
Delaware State University placed #49 among the best-value Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. This public school is set in Dover, DE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,670, compared with $20,634 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Information Sciences program debt is $26,333. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,307. Set against $26,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 47%. Read the full report on Delaware State University
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $12,161, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. Graduates carry a median of $19,298 in student loans. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo alumni report median earnings of $90,768 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,298 median debt. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo has an acceptance rate of 31%. Read the full report on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 2622 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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