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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

440 Colleges
$10,299 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in the United States with 88,434 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 440 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

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. 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.

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

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for CIS majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems

Our 2023 rankings named Brigham Young University - Idaho the best value school in the United States for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU - I are $4,416 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at BYU - I take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,543.

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#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Western Governors University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in the United States. WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.

WGU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,452 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at WGU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,677.

In addition to its great value ranking, WGU is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

BYU undergraduate students pay an average of $6,120 in tuition and fees each year.

BYU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

Full Computer Information Systems at Brigham Young University - Provo Report

#4

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Bellevue University is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bellevue University are $8,310 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Bellevue University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,406.

In addition to its great value ranking, Bellevue University is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Colorado State University - Global Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public school with a large student population.

Colorado State University - Global Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from Colorado State University - Global Campus carry an average student debtload of $33,193.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Colorado State University - Global Campus also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Computer Information Systems at Colorado State University - Global Campus Report

American Public University System ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,492.

American Military University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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#7

Park University

Parkville, MO

Park University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Park University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,853 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Park University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,607.

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University of Phoenix - Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $39,437 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $163, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Columbia Southern University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,861.

Full Computer Information Systems at Columbia Southern University Report

University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UMGC is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $12,336 per year. CIS majors at UMGC take out an average of $25,190 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, UMGC also did well on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

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Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network are $13,392 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network accumulate an average of around $23,841 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $582, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network also is in the top 10% of our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

Full Computer Information Systems at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network Report

#12

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE

Wayne State College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. WSC is a small public school located in the distant town of Wayne.

WSC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,458 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at Wayne State College Report

#12

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the city of McAllen.

South Texas College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,920 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at South Texas College accumulate an average of around $7,693 in student debt.

Full Computer Information Systems at South Texas College Report

#14

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

Franklin University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Franklin University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

Franklin University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,577 in tuition and fees each year. CIS majors at Franklin University take out an average of $39,629 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Computer Information Systems at Franklin University Report

#15

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Dakota State is a small public school located in the town of Madison.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Dakota State are $12,735 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Dakota State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,639.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Dakota State also is in the top 20% of our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

Full Computer Information Systems at Dakota State University Report

#16

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida-Online landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. UF Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.

UF Online undergraduate students pay an average of $16,579 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UF Online accumulate an average of around $20,340 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 $214.

UF Online also claimed a spot on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.

Full Computer Information Systems at University of Florida-Online Report

#17

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Metro State are $9,394 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Metro State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,535.

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With a ranking of #18, Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $19,674. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $233, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

ASU - Skysong excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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#19

Granite State College

Concord, NH

Granite State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the town of Concord, GSC is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at GSC are $9,015 a year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at GSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,534.

Full Computer Information Systems at Granite State College Report

University of Phoenix - Hawaii came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Honolulu, UOPX - Hawaii is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

UOPX - Hawaii undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UOPX - Hawaii take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $39,437. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $163, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Middle Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Macon.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at Middle Georgia State University accumulate an average of around $31,053 in student debt.

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South Dakota State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at South Dakota State are $12,809 a year. CIS majors at South Dakota State take out an average of $25,004 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Phoenix - California landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa, UOPX - California is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - California are $9,552 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at UOPX - California take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $39,437. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $163, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs are $12,581 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs take out $40,585 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#25

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer information systems students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. MDC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Miami.

MDC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,661 in tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from MDC take out $19,791 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

#26

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE
#30

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN
#32

Valencia College

Orlando, FL
#38

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND
#39

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL
#39

Stratford University

Fairfax, VA
#42

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ
#45

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL
#48

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI
#50

Walsh College

Troy, MI

Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 440 different United States computer information systems schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
50 Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO
53 Strayer University - District of Columbia Washington, DC
54 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
54 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Atlanta, GA
56 MSU Texas Wichita Falls, TX
57 Strayer University - Georgia Atlanta, GA
58 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO
59 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
60 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA
60 Strayer University - Maryland Suitland, MD
62 Strayer University - South Carolina Greenville, SC
63 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater, WI
64 University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
65 University of South Florida - Main Campus Tampa, FL
65 Walden University Minneapolis, MN

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great value schools for Computer Information Systems students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
67 Strayer University - Texas Austin, TX
68 Strayer University - Alabama Birmingham, AL
69 West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV
70 Bowie State University Bowie, MD
70 Strayer University - West Virginia Scott Depot, WV
72 East Central University Ada, OK
72 Strayer University - Florida Tampa, FL
74 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI
75 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
76 Strayer University - Tennessee Memphis, TN
76 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
76 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
76 Miami University - Middletown Middletown, OH
80 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Lincoln, NE
81 Strayer University - Global Region Washington, DC
82 Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL
83 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC
84 Winona State University Winona, MN
84 Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH
86 Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA
87 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
87 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA

Computer Information Systems by Region

View the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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