[Management Information Systems](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong 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 management information systems students.
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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.
Central Piedmont Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value management information systems schools in North Carolina. Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. Students from in state pay about $2,792 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,936 for out-of-state students. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $11,861 in student loans. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $40,629. That is a strong return on a $11,861 median debt.
North Carolina A And T State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value management information systems schools. Set in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,813 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,673. Students borrow a median of $29,078 to complete the management information systems program here. Management Information Systems graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $50,715 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 50%.
A rank of #3 makes Western Carolina University one of the best values for management information systems. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,630, compared with $8,630 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $23,000. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $47,867. That is a strong return on a $23,000 median debt. Western Carolina University admits about 82% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in management information systems will find it at East Carolina University, which ranked #4. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $25,783. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $61,914. Set against $25,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Appalachian State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,579, with out-of-state students paying around $25,212. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $23,551. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $56,650. That is a strong return on a $23,551 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Catawba College came in at #6 for value in management information systems this year. Catawba College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salisbury. In-state tuition and fees average $34,300. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $25,667 in student loans. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Catawba College generally make around $37,894. That is a strong return on a $25,667 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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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