Find Tech Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

10 Colleges
$18,590 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,862 Avg Salary

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

Computer Information Systems is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kentucky. With 1,480 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in Kentucky to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for CIS 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.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Our analysis found Western Kentucky University to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kentucky. Located in the city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public college with a large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WKU are $10,992 per year. On average, CIS graduates from WKU take out $26,875 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $119.

WKU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list.

Read More…

#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Kentucky is a great value for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UK are $12,610 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at UK accumulate an average of around $23,401 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $189.

UK also made our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list, coming in at #2.

Read More…

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Kentucky University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the large suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at NKU are $10,392 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, CIS graduates from NKU carry an average student debtload of $27,856. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $146, assuming that the borrower is 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, NKU is ranked #4 for overall quality for CIS in Kentucky.

Full Computer Information Systems at Northern Kentucky University Report

#4

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kentucky State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the town of Frankfort, KY State is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at KY State are $9,020 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, CIS majors at KY State accumulate an average of around $27,784 in student debt.

Read More…

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer information systems schools in Kentucky. Eastern is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Richmond.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Eastern are $9,752 a year. On average, CIS graduates from Eastern take out $25,362 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read More…

With a ranking of #6, Murray State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Murray State are $9,252 per year.

Read More…

#7

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

With a ranking of #7, Sullivan University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Sullivan University are $13,500 a year. On average, CIS graduates from Sullivan University take out $37,628 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Sullivan University not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Sullivan University

Morehead State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree computer information systems programs. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Morehead State University are $9,462 a year.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Morehead State University

#9

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY

With a ranking of #9, Bellarmine University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students working on their bachelor’s degree. Bellarmine U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bellarmine U are $44,620 a year.

Bellarmine U not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list.

Read full report on Computer Information Systems at Bellarmine University

#10

Berea College

Berea, KY

Berea College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in the distant town of Berea, Berea is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Berea undergraduate students pay an average of $43,612 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

Read More…

Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 403
Louisiana 135
North Carolina 1,634
Georgia 4,742
Tennessee 754
Mississippi 333
Virginia 3,727
Arkansas 570
Alabama 1,330
South Carolina 769
Florida 5,133

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer information systems has other similar majors worth exploring.

CIS Focus Areas

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

Majors Similar to CIS

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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Computer Science Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited computer and technology colleges across the U.S.