[Informatics](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/informatics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong informatics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value informatics schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in informatics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Indiana University Kokomo the best value for a degree in informatics in Indiana. Indiana University Kokomo is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Kokomo. Students from in state pay about $8,424 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,811. Typical student debt for informatics graduates is $24,619. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from Indiana University Kokomo generally make around $43,500. That is a strong return on a $24,619 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in informatics will find it at Ivy Tech Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,154, with out-of-state students paying around $9,935. Students borrow a median of $12,226 to complete the informatics program here. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $38,869. That is a strong return on a $12,226 median debt.
Indiana University Southeast is a great value for students pursuing a degree in informatics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,424 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,811. Informatics graduates carry a median of $23,981 in student loans. Early-career informatics graduates make about $43,463. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana University Southeast admits about 84% of applicants.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value informatics schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,762, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Typical student debt for informatics graduates is $25,780. Informatics graduates of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn a median of $69,632 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,780 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value informatics schools. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, while out-of-state students pay about $41,891. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the informatics program here. Early-career informatics graduates make about $62,350. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 9 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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