[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. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general management information systems education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general management information systems students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general management information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.
Oakland University tops our 2027 list of the best value general management information systems schools in Michigan. Oakland University is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. In-state tuition and fees average $17,167, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $65,128. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oakland University admits about 88% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kirtland Community College earned it the #2 place for general management information systems. Located in the rural area of Grayling, Kirtland Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,190 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,870. Students borrow a median of $17,333 to complete the general management information systems program here. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Kirtland Community College generally make around $50,469. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in general management information systems will find it at Wayne State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. General Management Information Systems graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $59,352 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Michigan Technological University one of the best values for general management information systems. Set in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,532, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the general management information systems program here. Early-career general management information systems graduates make about $60,266. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. Michigan Technological University admits about 92% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Eastern Michigan University earned it the #5 place for general management information systems. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,990 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $27,500. General Management Information Systems graduates of Eastern Michigan University earn a median of $54,948 early in their careers. Set against $27,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Central Michigan University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general management information systems schools. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career general management information systems graduates make about $83,274. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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