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2026 Best Value General Computer Programming Schools in Idaho

1 Colleges in the United States
$13,287 Avg Student Debt
$53,406 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Computer Programming Badge [General Computer Programming](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-programming/general-computer-programming/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools to find the best return on investment for general computer programming students.

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2026 Best Value General Computer Programming Schools in Idaho

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general computer programming degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Computer Programming Schools

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Brigham Young University Idaho earned the #1 spot for value among general computer programming schools in Idaho. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Typical student debt for general computer programming graduates is $13,287. General Computer Programming graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of $43,853 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 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 · 1 school evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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