by our College Data Analytics Team
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer science education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for computer science students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Snow College the best value for a degree in computer science in Utah. Set in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,338, compared with $14,288 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $10,440. Early-career computer science graduates make about $42,776. That is a strong return on a $10,440 median debt.
Utah Valley University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value computer science schools. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $24,725 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $77,946. Set against $24,725 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Latter Day Saints Business College one of the best values for computer science. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $4,004 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,630.
Western Governors University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $17,796. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $83,860. That is a strong return on a $17,796 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Weber State University earned it the #5 place for computer science. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $18,158. Computer Science graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $75,765 early in their careers. Set against $18,158 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Southern Utah University landed the #6 spot for computer science value this year. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,962 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,192 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $12,886. Early-career computer science graduates make about $49,655. That is a strong return on a $12,886 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Utah placed #7 among the best values for computer science. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $19,947. Computer Science graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $90,282 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,947 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #8 position for value in computer science this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $12,000. Early-career computer science graduates make about $107,525. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants.
Dixie State College Of Utah earned the #9 position for value in computer science this year. Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public school located in the city of Saint George. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,306, with out-of-state students paying around $18,246. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $18,666. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $65,000. Set against $18,666 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.