2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, computer and information sciences was ranked 5th in Kentucky. In fact, 3,926 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Kentucky 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 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Jefferson Community and Technical College the best value school in Kentucky for computer and information sciences students. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Louisville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Jefferson Community and Technical College are $4,568 a year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Jefferson Community and Technical College take out $15,155 in student loans while working on their degree.
Jefferson Community and Technical College also made our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky list, coming in at #2.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Somerset Community College is a great value for computer and information sciences students. Located in the remote town of Somerset, SCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SCC are $4,488 per year. Computer & Information Sciences majors at SCC take out an average of $13,900 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Kentucky. Located in the city of Bowling Green, SKYCTC is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SKYCTC are $4,488 per year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from SKYCTC take out $8,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Kentucky is a great value for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UK undergraduate students pay an average of $12,610 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from UK carry an average student debtload of $24,978. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $189, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Kentucky University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
WKU undergraduate students pay an average of $10,992 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at WKU accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $119.
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With a ranking of #6, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NKU are $10,392 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from NKU carry an average student debtload of $27,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $274, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Kentucky State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the distant town of Frankfort, KY State is a public college with a small student population.
KY State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,020 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Murray State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Murray State are $9,252 a year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at Murray State accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.
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Eastern Kentucky University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky list. Eastern is a large public school located in the town of Richmond.
Eastern undergraduate students pay an average of $9,752 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Eastern take out is $23,625.
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Sullivan University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Kentucky list. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville.
Sullivan University undergraduate students pay an average of $13,500 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, computer and information sciences graduates from Sullivan University take out $29,078 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $116.
Request InformationBest Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,558 |
| West Virginia | 1,446 |
| Mississippi | 750 |
| South Carolina | 1,509 |
| Florida | 9,003 |
| Virginia | 7,392 |
| Arkansas | 973 |
| Alabama | 1,799 |
| Georgia | 8,045 |
| Tennessee | 1,795 |
| Louisiana | 1,193 |
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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 10 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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