by our College Data Analytics Team
[Management Information Systems](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for management information systems students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in management information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in management information systems, no school beat Del Mar College this year. Set in the city of Corpus Christi, Del Mar College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,500, compared with $6,050 for out-of-state students. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $7,476 in student loans. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $40,661. That is a strong return on a $7,476 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in management information systems will find it at Raritan Valley Community College, which ranked #2. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,664, while out-of-state students pay about $7,584. Students borrow a median of $9,668 to complete the management information systems program here. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $47,248. Set against $9,668 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Burlington County College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, Burlington County College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,990, with out-of-state students paying around $9,495. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $12,488 in student loans. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Burlington County College generally make around $52,240. Set against $12,488 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hagerstown Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value management information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Hagerstown, Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,320, while out-of-state students pay about $8,190. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $15,126 in student loans. Management Information Systems graduates of Hagerstown Community College earn a median of $46,478 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Harford Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,032 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,832. Students borrow a median of $12,624 to complete the management information systems program here. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Harford Community College generally make around $50,636. That is a strong return on a $12,624 median debt.
Northern Oklahoma College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value management information systems schools. Located in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,083, while out-of-state students pay about $11,848. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $11,811. Management Information Systems graduates of Northern Oklahoma College earn a median of $40,565 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,811 median debt.
Howard Community College placed #7 among the best values for management information systems. Howard Community College is a large public school located in the city of Columbia. In-state tuition and fees average $4,599, compared with $10,836 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $9,095. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Howard Community College generally make around $56,172. Set against $9,095 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The Community College Of Baltimore County ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value management information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,110 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,182. Students borrow a median of $18,038 to complete the management information systems program here. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $30,550. That is a strong return on a $18,038 median debt.
Kirtland Community College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value management information systems schools. Located in the rural area of Grayling, Kirtland Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,190, while out-of-state students pay about $9,870. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $17,333 in student loans. Management Information Systems graduates of Kirtland Community College earn a median of $50,469 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Capital Community College came in at #10 for value in management information systems this year. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $12,059. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $45,723. Set against $12,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Allegany College Of Maryland placed #11 among the best values for management information systems. Allegany College Of Maryland is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Cumberland. Students from in state pay about $4,940 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,620. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $18,823 in student loans. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $29,828. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Arkansas State University Beebe placed #12 among the best values for management information systems. Arkansas State University Beebe is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Beebe. Students from in state pay about $3,336 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $9,350. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $30,293. That is a strong return on a $9,350 median debt.
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value management information systems schools. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. In-state tuition and fees average $4,322, compared with $11,522 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,947 to complete the management information systems program here. Management Information Systems graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,947 median debt.
University Of Arkansas At Monticello came in at #14 for value in management information systems this year. University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Monticello. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,292, with out-of-state students paying around $14,857. Students borrow a median of $15,611 to complete the management information systems program here. Management Information Systems graduates of University Of Arkansas At Monticello earn a median of $41,278 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rasmussen College Minnesota came in at #15 for value in management information systems this year. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,199. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $27,387 in student loans. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $46,337. That is a strong return on a $27,387 median debt.
Liberty University came in at #16 for value in management information systems this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,521 to complete the management information systems program here. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $74,426. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 99%.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 16 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
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