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2026 Best Value Other Computer Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

Looking for the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 112 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on 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 Other Computer Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

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#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Leading the list is James Madison University, our #1 best-value Other Computer Information Sciences school in the United States. Based in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Students borrow a median of $21,218 to complete their Other Computer Information Sciences program here. James Madison University alumni report median earnings of $69,954 a decade after entry. Set against $21,218 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. James Madison University admits about 72% of applicants. Read the full report on James Madison University

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Out of the 112 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, George Washington University landed the #2 spot. Based in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. The median Other Computer Information Sciences program debt is $22,910. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $90,873. That is a strong return on a $22,910 median debt. George Washington University has an acceptance rate of 47%. Get the full George Washington University report

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#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

A rank of #3 makes Stony Brook University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,931 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,741. Graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $74,502. Set against $20,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 49%. See the full Stony Brook University profile

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the best values in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Typical Other Computer Information Sciences student debt is $19,137. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,648. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report

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Out of the 112 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Suny College At Oswego landed the #5 spot. Based in Oswego, NY, Suny College At Oswego is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,825, with out-of-state students paying around $18,735. Students borrow a median of $25,163 to complete their Other Computer Information Sciences program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,566. That is a strong return on a $25,163 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. See the full Suny College At Oswego profile

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Portland State University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Based in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Portland State University Other Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $26,475 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,906. Set against $26,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%. See the full Portland State University profile

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#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Syracuse, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,528. Syracuse University Other Computer Information Sciences students take on a median of $25,074 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $79,164. Set against $25,074 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Syracuse University admits about 46% of applicants. Read more about Syracuse University

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North Carolina A And T State University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Located in Greensboro, NC, North Carolina A And T State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,813, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,078 to complete their Other Computer Information Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $44,440 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $29,078 median debt. North Carolina A And T State University admits about 50% of applicants. See the full North Carolina A And T State University profile

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Schoolcraft College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Schoolcraft College

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Southeast Technical Institute placed #10 among the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Southeast Technical Institute

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Capitol College placed #11 among the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Capitol College profile

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Onondaga Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. More on Onondaga Community College

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

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Northwestern University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Northwestern University

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New York University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools. Read more about New York University

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Raritan Valley Community College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Raritan Valley Community College report

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Mohave Community College landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Mohave Community College profile

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Massachusetts Bay Community College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. More on Massachusetts Bay Community College

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Ecpi University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools. Get the full Ecpi University report

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Southern Adventist University landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Southern Adventist University profile

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Modesto Junior College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. More on Modesto Junior College

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University Of New Hampshire At Manchester placed #22 among the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full University Of New Hampshire At Manchester report

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University Of Southern Mississippi ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools. Read the full report on University Of Southern Mississippi

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Crafton Hills College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Crafton Hills College

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Charlotte report

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Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Other Computer Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:

Foothill College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Foothill College profile

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Purdue University Global ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools. Get the full Purdue University Global report

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Mt San Antonio College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Mt San Antonio College

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Tulsa Community College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. More on Tulsa Community College

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Latter Day Saints Business College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Latter Day Saints Business College

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Greenfield Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools. Read more about Greenfield Community College

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Anne Arundel Community College placed #32 among the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Anne Arundel Community College report

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Full Sail University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Full Sail University

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Horry Georgetown Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. More on Horry Georgetown Technical College

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University Of Maryland University College placed #35 among the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Maryland University College

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Boston University placed #36 among the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. More on Boston University

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Hofstra University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Hofstra University profile

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Chesapeake College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Chesapeake College report

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Las Positas College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. More on Las Positas College

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Talladega College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Talladega College profile

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Bunker Hill Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Bunker Hill Community College

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Camden County College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Camden County College

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Elmhurst College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. See the full Elmhurst College profile

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Brandeis University placed #44 among the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Brandeis University

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Lehigh University offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. More on Lehigh University

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Mott Community College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. See the full Mott Community College profile

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Carnegie Mellon University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Other Computer Information Sciences schools. Read more about Carnegie Mellon University

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Marymount University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Marymount University

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

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

The ranking above is published by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 112 ranked schools only.

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