[Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-analysis/information-systems/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information systems education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 113 schools to find the best return on investment for information systems students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for information systems in the United States. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Early-career information systems graduates make about $81,733. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%.
A rank of #2 makes University Of South Florida Main Campus one of the best values for information systems. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete the information systems program here. Early-career information systems graduates make about $102,770. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Florida International University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value information systems schools. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete the information systems program here. Information Systems graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $81,138 early in their careers. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida International University admits about 55% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Illinois At Springfield one of the best values for information systems. University Of Illinois At Springfield is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. In-state tuition and fees average $12,557, compared with $20,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,925 to complete the information systems program here. Early-career information systems graduates make about $97,984. Set against $24,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Christian Brothers University one of the best values for information systems. Located in the city of Memphis, Christian Brothers University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $38,420. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $32,416. Information Systems graduates of Christian Brothers University earn a median of $51,040 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $32,416 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
University Of Illinois At Chicago earned the #6 position for value in information systems this year. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,949, with out-of-state students paying around $32,009. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans. Early-career information systems graduates make about $61,829. That is a strong return on a $20,115 median debt. University Of Illinois At Chicago admits about 77% of applicants.
University Of Central Missouri earned the #7 position for value in information systems this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,304 to complete the information systems program here. Information Systems graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $45,496 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,304 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.
La Roche College earned the #8 position for value in information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Pittsburgh, La Roche College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,052. Students borrow a median of $27,078 to complete the information systems program here. Information Systems graduates of La Roche College earn a median of $54,268 early in their careers. Set against $27,078 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Pace University New York came in at #9 for value in information systems this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,510. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $25,670. Information Systems graduates of Pace University New York earn a median of $59,662 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,670 median debt. Pace University New York admits about 76% 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 · 113 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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