[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.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value management information systems schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the management information systems degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Illinois State University, our #1 best value for management information systems in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Students borrow a median of $16,250 to complete the management information systems program here. 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.
Students looking for strong value in management information systems will find it at Benedictine University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Lisle, Benedictine University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,648. Students borrow a median of $25,338 to complete the management information systems program here. Management Information Systems graduates of Benedictine University earn a median of $54,212 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Devry University Illinois came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value management information systems schools. Devry University Illinois is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle. In-state tuition and fees average $17,008. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $43,684. 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. The acceptance rate is 98%.
Depaul University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,405. Students borrow a median of $24,016 to complete the management information systems program here. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Depaul University generally make around $68,769. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Loyola University Chicago is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $24,500. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Loyola University Chicago generally make around $67,801. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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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