2026 Best Value Computer Science Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Computer Science undergraduate certificate degree schools in the United States. Located in North Canton, OH, Stark State College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,790, compared with $7,886 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,349 to complete their Computer Science program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Stark State College profile

#2

University Of Missouri St Louis

Saint Louis, MO

Out of the 1091 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Missouri St Louis landed the #2 spot. University Of Missouri St Louis is a public school based in Saint Louis, MO. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,120, with out-of-state students paying around $37,620. The median Computer Science program debt is $24,736. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,037 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,736 median debt. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Missouri St Louis

#3

Bunker Hill Community College

Out of the 1091 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Bunker Hill Community College landed the #3 spot. More on Bunker Hill Community College

#4

College Of The Ozarks

College Of The Ozarks came in at #4 on this year's best-value Computer Science ranking in the United States. More on College Of The Ozarks

#5

Furman University

Furman University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Computer Science ranking in the United States. See the full Furman University profile

#6

Judson University

Judson University placed #6 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Judson University

#7

Los Angeles Mission College

Los Angeles Mission College placed #7 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Los Angeles Mission College

#8

Miami University Oxford

Miami University Oxford ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. See the full Miami University Oxford profile

#9

Rust College

Rust College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Rust College

#10

Suny College At Plattsburgh

Suny College At Plattsburgh placed #10 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full Suny College At Plattsburgh profile

#11

University Of Arizona

University Of Arizona placed #11 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Arizona

#12

Cuny Lehman College

Cuny Lehman College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Cuny Lehman College

#13

Mohave Community College

Mohave Community College landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Mohave Community College

#14

Texas College

Texas College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Texas College

#15

William Jessup University

William Jessup University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full William Jessup University report

#16

Baker University

Baker University placed #16 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Baker University

#17

Catholic University Of America

Catholic University Of America offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Catholic University Of America

#18

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. More on Cleveland State University

#19

Elon University

Elon University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. More on Elon University

#20

Glendale Community College Glendale Ca

Glendale Community College Glendale Ca placed #20 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. See the full Glendale Community College Glendale Ca profile

#21

Illinois College

Illinois College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Illinois College profile

#22

Rogue Community College

Rogue Community College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Rogue Community College

#23

The University Of Tennessee Martin

The University Of Tennessee Martin placed #23 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full The University Of Tennessee Martin report

#24

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley

#25

Franklin College

Franklin College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Read the full report on Franklin College

#26

Gloucester County College

Gloucester County College came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. More on Gloucester County College

#27

Guam Community College

Guam Community College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Guam Community College

#28

Mercer University

Mercer University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Mercer University profile

#29

Ohio University Main Campus

Ohio University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile

#30

University Of Arkansas Fort Smith

University Of Arkansas Fort Smith placed #30 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas Fort Smith

#31

Gavilan College

Gavilan College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Get the full Gavilan College report

#32

Hampshire College

Hampshire College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on Hampshire College

#33

Luther College

Luther College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Luther College

#34

Palomar College

Palomar College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Palomar College profile

#35

Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. See the full Saint Johns University profile

#36

Seton Hill University

Seton Hill University came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on Seton Hill University

#37

Emmaus Bible College

Emmaus Bible College came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Emmaus Bible College

#38

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

#39

Seminole State College

Seminole State College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Computer Science schools. Get the full Seminole State College report

#40

Suny College At Potsdam

Suny College At Potsdam came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Suny College At Potsdam

#41

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

#42

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #42 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#43

Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University placed #43 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. More on Western Kentucky University

#44

Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University placed #44 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Read more about Wilberforce University

#45

Central Virginia Community College

Central Virginia Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Central Virginia Community College

#46

College Of Southern Nevada

College Of Southern Nevada placed #46 among the best-value Computer Science schools in the United States. Get the full College Of Southern Nevada report

#47

Grace College And Theological Seminary

Grace College And Theological Seminary came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Grace College And Theological Seminary

#48

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report

#49

United States Air Force Academy

United States Air Force Academy came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read more about United States Air Force Academy

#50

Concordia University Wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. See the full Concordia University Wisconsin profile