[Informatics](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/informatics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong informatics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 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 Texas A And M University Kingsville the best value for a degree in informatics in Texas. Located in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,892 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,746. Informatics graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from Texas A And M University Kingsville generally make around $47,940. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Texas Womans University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value informatics schools. Texas Womans University is a large public school located in the city of Denton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,640, with out-of-state students paying around $18,480. Informatics graduates carry a median of $18,399 in student loans. Soon after graduation, informatics degree recipients from Texas Womans University generally make around $62,314. Set against $18,399 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas Womans University admits about 96% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of North Texas earned it the #3 place for informatics. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,309, while out-of-state students pay about $21,149. Typical student debt for informatics graduates is $24,500. Informatics graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $49,157 early in their careers. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Texas admits about 72% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Austin earned it the #4 place for informatics. 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. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the informatics program here. 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 University Of Texas At Austin admits about 27% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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