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2023 Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices

5 Schools Ranked
$20,400 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,239 Avg Student Debt*

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Kansas to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best value experiences for computer science students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

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200 Total Awards
$15,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Fort Hays State University to be the best value school for computer science students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kansas. Hays, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 200 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FHSU are $15,870 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $28,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at FHSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

FHSU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list.

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#2

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
20 Total Awards
$14,918 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Emporia State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer science schools in Kansas. Located in Emporia, Kansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 20 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ESU are $14,918 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,476 in student loans.

ESU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 42% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

ESU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list.

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#3

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
118 Total Awards
$28,034 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 5 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s value ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, the large public school awarded 118 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at KU are $28,034 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,985 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at KU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, KU is ranked #2 for overall quality in Kansas.

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#4

Grantham University

Lenexa, Kansas
83 Total Awards
$8,280 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Grantham University is a great place for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 83 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Grantham University are $8,280 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,932 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Since Grantham University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Grantham University also made our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list, coming in at #5.

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#5

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas
71 Total Awards
$34,900 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southwestern College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in Winfield, Kansas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 71 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SC are $34,900 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,267 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

SC also made our Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list, coming in at #1.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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