[Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-analysis/information-systems/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for information systems students.
What’s on this page:
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in information systems, no school beat University Of Florida this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $17,669. Information Systems graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $81,733 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
Indian River State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,764, with out-of-state students paying around $10,201. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $10,492. Early-career information systems graduates make about $44,082. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Northwest Florida State College one of the best values for information systems. Northwest Florida State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Niceville. Students from in state pay about $2,583 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,612. Students borrow a median of $11,566 to complete the information systems program here. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Northwest Florida State College generally make around $48,463. That is a strong return on a $11,566 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Southern Arkansas University Tech one of the best values for information systems. Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Camden. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $6,480. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $8,488 in student loans. Early-career information systems graduates make about $34,302. That is a strong return on a $8,488 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Florida International University one of the best values for information systems. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete the information systems program here. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $81,138. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
Austin Peay State University earned the #6 position for value in information systems this year. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,006, compared with $14,766 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,279 to complete the information systems program here. Early-career information systems graduates make about $65,084. Set against $24,279 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Austin Peay State University admits about 96% of applicants.
Baton Rouge Community College came in at #7 for value in information systems this year. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,321. Students borrow a median of $17,624 to complete the information systems program here. Early-career information systems graduates make about $43,394. Set against $17,624 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #8 spot for information systems value this year. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Florida Main Campus admits about 43% of applicants.
Christian Brothers University placed #9 among the best values for information systems. Christian Brothers University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. In-state tuition and fees average $38,420. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $32,416 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Christian Brothers University generally make around $51,040. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Valencia College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value information systems schools. Set in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $9,576. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $42,786. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
College Of Central Florida placed #11 among the best values for information systems. Located in the city of Ocala, College Of Central Florida is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,710 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,517. Students borrow a median of $18,934 to complete the information systems program here. Information Systems graduates of College Of Central Florida earn a median of $48,055 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Devry University Georgia ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Decatur, Devry University Georgia is a small private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $17,008 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $46,000. Early-career information systems graduates make about $51,805. Set against $46,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Narrow Information Systems Schools by State
More Information Systems Rankings
View All Information Systems Rankings >
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
