[General Management Information Systems](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/management-information-systems-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general management information systems schools.
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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.
Illinois State University tops our 2027 list of the best value general management information systems schools in Illinois. Illinois State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Normal. Students from in state pay about $14,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $16,250. General Management Information Systems graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of $52,887 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Benedictine University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general management information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $32,648 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,338 to complete the general management information systems program here. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Benedictine University generally make around $54,212. Set against $25,338 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%.
A rank of #3 makes Devry University Illinois one of the best values for general management information systems. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Devry University Illinois is a very large private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,008. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $43,684 in student loans. General Management Information Systems graduates of Devry University Illinois earn a median of $77,162 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general management information systems will find it at Depaul University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $24,016 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $68,769. That is a strong return on a $24,016 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Loyola University Chicago came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general management information systems schools. Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $24,500. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $67,801. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 5 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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