[Informatics](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/informatics/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value informatics schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the informatics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Texas Womans University, our #1 best value for informatics in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,640, with out-of-state students paying around $18,480. Students borrow a median of $18,399 to complete the informatics program here. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from Texas Womans University generally make around $62,314. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Students looking for strong value in informatics will find it at Texas A And M University Kingsville, which ranked #2. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kingsville. Students from in state pay about $9,892 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,746. Typical student debt for informatics graduates is $26,500. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from Texas A And M University Kingsville generally make around $47,940. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Phoenix Arizona one of the best values for informatics. University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Students from in state pay about $9,552 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $32,771 to complete the informatics program here. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from University Of Phoenix Arizona generally make around $57,809. Set against $32,771 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northern Arizona University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in informatics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Typical student debt for informatics graduates is $21,645. Informatics graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $47,056 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,645 median debt. Northern Arizona University admits about 90% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in informatics will find it at Arizona State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Informatics graduates carry a median of $15,312 in student loans. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $71,183. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of North Texas ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value informatics schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Informatics graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from University Of North Texas generally make around $49,157. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
University Of Arizona came in at #7 for value in informatics this year. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Informatics graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career informatics graduates make about $73,057. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value informatics schools. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Informatics graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $111,587. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 27%.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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