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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in computer & information sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in computer & information sciences, no school beat Capital Community College this year. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $12,059. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in computer & information sciences will find it at Central Connecticut State University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,050, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $23,211. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $64,676. That is a strong return on a $23,211 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Connecticut came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,737 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Early-career computer & information sciences graduates make about $75,883. Set against $19,737 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Eastern Connecticut State University one of the best values for computer & information sciences. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,928, while out-of-state students pay about $17,426. Typical student debt for computer & information sciences graduates is $25,658. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $39,573. That is a strong return on a $25,658 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Post University earned it the #5 place for computer & information sciences. Located in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,922. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $35,364 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Post University generally make around $50,494. Set against $35,364 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Southern Connecticut State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,442, with out-of-state students paying around $16,942. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of $58,480 early in their careers. Set against $28,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Yale University came in at #7 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,750 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Yale University generally make around $133,293. Set against $12,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Bridgeport came in at #8 for value in computer & information sciences this year. Located in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,760. Computer & Information Sciences graduates carry a median of $28,601 in student loans. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of $56,368 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,601 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Bridgeport, Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford is a small private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $15,856 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,910 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Soon after graduation, computer & information sciences degree recipients from Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford generally make around $38,611. Set against $13,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wesleyan University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value computer & information sciences schools. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,042. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete the computer & information sciences program here. Computer & Information Sciences graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Set against $16,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 16% of applicants are accepted.