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2026 Best Value Other Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region

2 Colleges in the United States
$22,184 Avg Student Debt
$44,042 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Other Computer & Information Sciences Badge [Other Computer & Information Sciences](/majors/computer-information-sciences/other-computer-information-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for other computer & information sciences students.

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2026 Best Value Other Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in other computer & information sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Other Computer & Information Sciences Schools

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Leading the list is Pima Community College, our #1 best value for other computer & information sciences in the Southwest Region. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Students from in state pay about $2,442 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,758. Typical student debt for other computer & information sciences graduates is $10,655. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $40,977. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other computer & information sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,842 to complete the other computer & information sciences program here. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $55,072. Set against $21,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #3 makes Southwest University At El Paso one of the best values for other computer & information sciences. Located in the city of El Paso, Southwest University At El Paso is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,000. Other Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $34,055 in student loans. Early-career other computer & information sciences graduates make about $42,219. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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