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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Middlesex Community College Bedford, our #1 best value for computer information systems in the New England Region. Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public school located in the suburb of Bedford. In-state tuition and fees average $6,098, with out-of-state students paying around $12,170. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of Middlesex Community College Bedford earn a median of $48,427 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,250 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in computer information systems will find it at Northern Essex Community College, which ranked #2. Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Haverhill. Students from in state pay about $6,732 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,516. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $44,682. That is a strong return on a $15,625 median debt.
Bunker Hill Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Bunker Hill Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,168 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $11,893 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Bunker Hill Community College generally make around $51,782. Set against $11,893 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Holyoke Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Located in the rural area of Holyoke, Holyoke Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,988 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,932 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,763 to complete the computer information systems program here. Computer Information Systems graduates of Holyoke Community College earn a median of $43,423 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Harvard University one of the best values for computer information systems. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Early-career computer information systems graduates make about $158,673. That is a strong return on a $16,616 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
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Central Connecticut State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value computer information systems schools. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $19,415. Computer Information Systems graduates of Central Connecticut State University earn a median of $69,334 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,415 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Hampshire At Manchester came in at #7 for value in computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Manchester, University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,838 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,418. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of University Of New Hampshire At Manchester earn a median of $75,156 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Worcester State University earned the #8 position for value in computer information systems this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,786, compared with $17,866 for out-of-state students. Computer Information Systems graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Computer Information Systems graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $54,477 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Community College Of Vermont came in at #9 for value in computer information systems this year. Located in the rural area of Montpelier, Community College Of Vermont is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,920, while out-of-state students pay about $13,640. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $12,125. Soon after graduation, computer information systems degree recipients from Community College Of Vermont generally make around $34,182. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Bay Path College came in at #10 for value in computer information systems this year. Bay Path College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Longmeadow. Students from in state pay about $38,302 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for computer information systems graduates is $30,122. Computer Information Systems graduates of Bay Path College earn a median of $59,424 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.