[Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-analysis/information-systems/) 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 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value information systems schools.
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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 Christian Brothers University this year. Christian Brothers University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. Students from in state pay about $38,420 in tuition and fees. 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. Set against $32,416 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Christian Brothers University admits about 87% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Austin Peay State University earned it the #2 place for information systems. Set in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,006, while out-of-state students pay about $14,766. Students borrow a median of $24,279 to complete the information systems program here. Information Systems graduates of Austin Peay State University earn a median of $65,084 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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