[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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
Dalton State College tops our 2027 list of the best value general management information systems schools in Georgia. Located in the city of Dalton, Dalton State College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,336, compared with $10,656 for out-of-state students. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $14,955 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Dalton State College generally make around $41,654. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Georgia is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general management information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the general management information systems program here. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $78,190. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%.
Students looking for strong value in general management information systems will find it at University Of West Georgia, which ranked #3. University Of West Georgia is a large public school located in the town of Carrollton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,088, with out-of-state students paying around $17,800. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $26,916. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from University Of West Georgia generally make around $42,494. Set against $26,916 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of West Georgia admits about 52% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Columbus State University earned it the #4 place for general management information systems. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,898, compared with $17,610 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $26,751. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Columbus State University generally make around $53,153. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Columbus State University admits about 99% of applicants.
Georgia Southern University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general management information systems schools. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $23,375. General Management Information Systems graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $59,373 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,375 median debt. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.
Georgia Gwinnett College landed the #6 spot for general management information systems value this year. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,532, with out-of-state students paying around $13,844. Students borrow a median of $21,280 to complete the general management information systems program here. Early-career general management information systems graduates make about $55,992. Set against $21,280 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
