by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 4 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.
University Of Phoenix Arizona earned the #1 spot for value among informatics schools in Arizona. Located in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,552. Informatics graduates carry a median of $32,771 in student loans. Early-career informatics graduates make about $57,809. Set against $32,771 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Northern Arizona University one of the best values for informatics. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Informatics graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $47,056. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Arizona State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in informatics, landing the #3 spot this year. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. 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. Set against $15,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Arizona one of the best values for informatics. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the informatics program here. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $73,057. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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