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2026 Best Value Data Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools

Looking for the best-value Data Processing bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 141 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.

To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree reviewed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 Best-Value Data Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

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#1

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

For return on investment, no school beat Bellevue College this year in the United States. Set in Bellevue, WA, Bellevue College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,436, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. The median Data Processing program debt is $13,502. Bellevue College alumni report median earnings of $56,310 a decade after entry. Set against $13,502 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Bellevue College

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

A rank of #2 makes Capella University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Minneapolis, MN, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. The median Data Processing program debt is $35,998. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,189. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Capella University profile

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Nevada Las Vegas one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Las Vegas, NV. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,748, with out-of-state students paying around $27,411. Students borrow a median of $21,750 to complete their Data Processing program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,037. Set against $21,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Nevada Las Vegas

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern Mississippi earned it the #4 place in the United States. University Of Southern Mississippi is a public school based in Hattiesburg, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. University Of Southern Mississippi Data Processing students take on a median of $28,743 in debt. University Of Southern Mississippi alumni report median earnings of $44,140 a decade after entry. Set against $28,743 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Mississippi has an acceptance rate of 99%. More on University Of Southern Mississippi

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You'll get strong value at Arkansas State University Main Campus, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Jonesboro, AR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,090, with out-of-state students paying around $14,522. Typical Data Processing student debt is $23,399. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,617 ten years after entry. Set against $23,399 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Arkansas State University Main Campus report

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#6

University Of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

University Of San Francisco landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Francisco, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $60,522. Students borrow a median of $23,935 to complete their Data Processing program here. University Of San Francisco alumni report median earnings of $89,812 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of San Francisco admits about 62% of applicants. More on University Of San Francisco

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#7

University Of Dubuque

Dubuque, IA

University Of Dubuque landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. University Of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit school based in Dubuque, IA. Students from in state pay about $42,095 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,204 to complete their Data Processing program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,190. Set against $27,204 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Dubuque admits about 89% of applicants. Read more about University Of Dubuque

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Front Range Community College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Front Range Community College report

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The University Of Findlay placed #9 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. Get the full The University Of Findlay report

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Lanier Technical College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lanier Technical College

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Anoka Technical College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Processing schools. Get the full Anoka Technical College report

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Bristol Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Read the full report on Bristol Community College

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Albany Technical College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Albany Technical College report

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Essex County College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Essex County College

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Ferris State University placed #15 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. Get the full Ferris State University report

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Onondaga Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Onondaga Community College

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Skagit Valley College placed #17 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. Read more about Skagit Valley College

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Washington University In St Louis landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Washington University In St Louis

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Stark State College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Stark State College profile

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New Mexico State University Alamogordo ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Processing schools. See the full New Mexico State University Alamogordo profile

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University Of Advancing Technology placed #21 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Advancing Technology

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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

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Dodge City Community College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Dodge City Community College

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Grays Harbor College landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Grays Harbor College

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Piedmont Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full Piedmont Technical College report

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Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Data Processing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

These schools also delivered strong value this year:

Technical College Of The Lowcountry offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Technical College Of The Lowcountry profile

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Greenville Technical College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Greenville Technical College profile

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University Of Baltimore offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full University Of Baltimore report

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Frederick Community College placed #29 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. Read the full report on Frederick Community College

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Atlantic Cape Community College placed #30 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. Read more about Atlantic Cape Community College

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Moraine Park Technical College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Processing schools. See the full Moraine Park Technical College profile

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Monroe County Community College placed #32 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. More on Monroe County Community College

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Clarkson University placed #33 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. Read the full report on Clarkson University

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Southern Regional Technical College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Southern Regional Technical College

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Yakima Valley Community College landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Yakima Valley Community College

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El Centro College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. More on El Centro College

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Oconee Fall Line Technical College placed #37 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. Read the full report on Oconee Fall Line Technical College

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Midlands Technical College landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Midlands Technical College profile

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Savannah Technical College landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Savannah Technical College

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Williamsburg Technical College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. More on Williamsburg Technical College

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. More on Georgia Northwestern Technical College

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Adrian College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Processing schools. More on Adrian College

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Century College placed #43 among the best-value Data Processing schools in the United States. See the full Century College profile

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

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Trident Technical College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Processing schools. See the full Trident Technical College profile

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Montgomery College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Montgomery College

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Southeastern Technical College landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Southeastern Technical College

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San Juan College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Processing schools. Read the full report on San Juan College

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Coastal Pines Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Coastal Pines Technical College

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Raritan Valley Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Data Processing schools. Read the full report on Raritan Valley Community College

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

The ranking above is published by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 141 ranked schools only.

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