[General Management Information Systems](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/management-information-systems-general/) 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 7 schools to find the best return on investment for general management information systems students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general management information systems degrees they offer, see the list below.
Portland Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value general management information systems schools in Oregon. Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,220, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,648 to complete the general management information systems program here. General Management Information Systems graduates of Portland Community College earn a median of $49,580 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Umpqua Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general management information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Roseburg, Umpqua Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,104. Students borrow a median of $13,058 to complete the general management information systems program here. General Management Information Systems graduates of Umpqua Community College earn a median of $58,219 early in their careers. Set against $13,058 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Oregon State University one of the best values for general management information systems. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $17,500. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $63,000. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oregon State University admits about 77% of applicants.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 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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