2026 Best Value Computer Science Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Lake Area Technical Institute

Watertown, SD

Lake Area Technical Institute tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Computer Science certificate degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Watertown, SD. Students from in state pay about $6,718 in tuition and fees. Typical Computer Science student debt is $12,458. Median earnings reach $45,473 ten years out. Set against $12,458 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Lake Area Technical Institute report

#2

University Of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Akron Main Campus earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Akron, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. The median Computer Science program debt is $25,347. University Of Akron Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $46,600 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 60%. More on University Of Akron Main Campus

#3

Missouri State University Springfield

Springfield, MO

Out of the 1091 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Missouri State University Springfield landed the #3 spot. Set in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Missouri State University Springfield Computer Science students take on a median of $21,719 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,827 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,719 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%. More on Missouri State University Springfield

#4

Saint Martins University

Lacey, WA

Saint Martins University came in at #4 on this year's best-value Computer Science ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lacey, WA. Students from in state pay about $45,510 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $14,667 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,092. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Martins University admits about 90% of applicants. Get the full Saint Martins University report

#5

Lord Fairfax Community College

Middletown, VA

Lord Fairfax Community College came in at #5 on this year's best-value Computer Science ranking in the United States. Based in Middletown, VA, Lord Fairfax Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,072 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,510. Graduates carry a median of $10,698 in student loans. Median earnings reach $41,000 ten years out. Set against $10,698 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Lord Fairfax Community College

#6

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Computer Science students take on a median of $23,530 in debt. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $54,810 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#7

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University placed #7 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete their Computer Science program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,384. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Georgia State University

#8

Boise State University

Boise, ID

Boise State University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in Boise, ID. In-state tuition and fees average $9,048, with out-of-state students paying around $27,788. The median Computer Science program debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,658. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boise State University has an acceptance rate of 87%. Read the full report on Boise State University

#9

The University Of Texas At Arlington

Arlington, TX

The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #9 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Located in Arlington, TX, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,950, with out-of-state students paying around $29,582. The University Of Texas At Arlington Computer Science students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,199 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Arlington has an acceptance rate of 80%. Get the full The University Of Texas At Arlington report

#10

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH

Xavier University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Xavier University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cincinnati, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,425. Xavier University Computer Science students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,873. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Xavier University

#11

University Of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, MA

University Of Massachusetts Boston ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public school based in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Typical Computer Science student debt is $26,236. Median earnings reach $65,865 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,236 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Massachusetts Boston profile

#12

Bennington College

Bennington College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Bennington College

#13

Blinn College

Blinn College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Blinn College

#14

Carroll University

Carroll University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Carroll University report

#15

Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. See the full Coastal Carolina University profile

#16

Judson University

Judson University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about Judson University

#17

The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin placed #17 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

#18

Austin College

Austin College landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Austin College profile

#19

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge Community College landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Baton Rouge Community College

#20

Big Bend Community College

Big Bend Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. See the full Big Bend Community College profile

#21

Central Virginia Community College

Central Virginia Community College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. See the full Central Virginia Community College profile

#22

Clark University

Clark University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. More on Clark University

#23

Columbia College Missouri

Columbia College Missouri came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. More on Columbia College Missouri

#24

Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. See the full Heidelberg University profile

#25

Regent University

Regent University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. More on Regent University

#26

The University Of Tennessee

The University Of Tennessee placed #26 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee

#27

Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Orlando Campus

Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Orlando Campus placed #27 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Orlando Campus

#28

Winona State University

Winona State University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on Winona State University

#29

Amherst College

Amherst College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Amherst College

#30

Imperial Valley College

Imperial Valley College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Imperial Valley College

#31

Lake Washington Institute Of Technology

Lake Washington Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. See the full Lake Washington Institute Of Technology profile

#32

Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Louisiana Tech University report

#33

Portland State University

Portland State University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Portland State University

#34

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. More on Suny At Albany

#35

Biola University

Biola University offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. More on Biola University

#36

Catholic University Of America

Catholic University Of America ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. See the full Catholic University Of America profile

#37

Chaminade University Of Honolulu

Chaminade University Of Honolulu placed #37 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full Chaminade University Of Honolulu profile

#38

Rio Hondo College

Rio Hondo College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. More on Rio Hondo College

#39

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report

#40

West Virginia University

West Virginia University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. More on West Virginia University

#41

Anderson University Indiana

Anderson University Indiana offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Anderson University Indiana profile

#42

Baker University

Baker University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Baker University

#43

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University placed #43 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full Bridgewater State University report

#44

Broome Community College

Broome Community College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Broome Community College report

#45

College Of Mount St Joseph

College Of Mount St Joseph placed #45 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full College Of Mount St Joseph profile

#46

College Of San Mateo

College Of San Mateo placed #46 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on College Of San Mateo

#47

Guam Community College

Guam Community College placed #47 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Guam Community College

#48

New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Get the full New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology report

#49

Temple College

Temple College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Temple College

#50

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Southern California