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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arizona

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

8 Colleges
$12,459 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$52,091 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Arizona. With 5,487 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Arizona 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. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arizona

Check out the computer and information sciences programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Best Arizona Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer & Information Sciences

$2,250 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Pima Community College to be the best value school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Located in the large city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Pima County Community College District are $2,250 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Pima County Community College District carry an average student debtload of $9,872.

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$9,552 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at University of Phoenix - Arizona helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Arizona. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.

UOPX - Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at UOPX - Arizona take out is $34,953. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $136.

UOPX - Arizona also took the #4 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arizona rankings.

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$11,348 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Arizona State University - Tempe helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ASU - Tempe are $11,348 a year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of around $22,957 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $249.

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#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ
$12,404 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Arizona is a great value for computer and information sciences students. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Arizona are $12,404 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at University of Arizona take out is $24,333. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $601, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grand Canyon University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Arizona list. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Grand Canyon University are $17,189 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at Grand Canyon University take out is $28,137.

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$11,527 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Northern Arizona University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. NAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Flagstaff.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NAU are $11,527 per year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at NAU take out is $24,611.

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$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

DeVry University - Arizona 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 large city of Phoenix, DeVry University - Arizona is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at DeVry University - Arizona are $15,032 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at DeVry University - Arizona take out is $42,891. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $175, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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$17,461 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, University of Advancing Technology did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, University of Advancing Technology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Advancing Technology are $17,461 a year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at University of Advancing Technology accumulate an average of around $30,875 in student debt.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 12,825
New Mexico 493
Oklahoma 1,224

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 8 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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