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2026 Best Value Computer Science Schools in West Virginia

[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for computer science students.

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• Best Value Computer Science Schools in West Virginia

2026 Best Value Computer Science Schools in West Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Computer Science Schools

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Concord University
Athens, WV

$10,664 In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,214 Avg Student Debt

$42,703 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in computer science, no school beat Concord University this year. Set in the rural area of Athens, Concord University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,664, with out-of-state students paying around $22,000. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $20,214. Computer Science graduates of Concord University earn a median of $36,250 early in their careers. Set against $20,214 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

$10,104 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,026 Avg Student Debt

$55,939 Median Earnings (10yr)

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at West Virginia University earned it the #2 place for computer science. West Virginia University is a very large public school located in the city of Morgantown. In-state tuition and fees average $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Students borrow a median of $23,026 to complete the computer science program here. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $74,159. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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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 · 9 schools evaluated.

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

• 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).

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