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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

49 Colleges
$25,407 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$58,965 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

In 2020-2021, 88,434 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer information systems students, making the major the most popular in the country.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. 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 Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 49 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which 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 Schools in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

$9,552 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Hawaii to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large 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. CIS majors at UOPX - Hawaii take out an average of $43,416 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $163.

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$9,552 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Phoenix - California is a great value for computer information systems students. Located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa, UOPX - California is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

UOPX - California undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from UOPX - California take out $33,593 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $136.

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$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 49 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, DeVry University - California landed the # 3 spot on the list. DeVry University - California is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Pomona.

DeVry University - California undergraduate students pay an average of $15,032 in tuition and fees each year.

Full Computer Information Systems at DeVry University - California Report

$7,735 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Columbia Basin College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Pasco.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CBC are $7,735 per year.

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$9,552 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Phoenix - Nevada. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UOPX - Nevada is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Las Vegas.

UOPX - Nevada undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from UOPX - Nevada carry an average student debtload of $43,416. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $163.

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$5,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Spokane Falls Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Spokane Falls Community College are $5,135 per year.

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$19,744 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Chico landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value computer information systems programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Chico, Chico State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chico State are $19,744 per year. After completing their degree, CIS graduates from Chico State carry an average student debtload of $15,500.

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$13,275 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Chemeketa Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Chemeketa Community College are $13,275 a year. CIS majors at Chemeketa Community College take out an average of $15,835 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #9, Western Washington University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer information systems students. Located in the small city of Bellingham, WWU is a public college with a large student population.

WWU undergraduate students pay an average of $25,930 in tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from WWU take out $22,630 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $258, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of California - Berkeley ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a very large student population.

UC Berkeley undergraduate students pay an average of $43,980 in tuition and fees each year.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

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Best Computer Information Systems Colleges by State

Explore the best computer information systems colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 1,857
California 3,391
Oregon 293
Nevada 111
Hawaii 141

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 26 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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