[Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-analysis/information-systems/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 13 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.
Leading the list is Pima Community College, our #1 best value for information systems in Arizona. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,442 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $10,655. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Pima Community College generally make around $40,977. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $15,996. Early-career information systems graduates make about $51,483. That is a strong return on a $15,996 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Phoenix Arizona one of the best values for information systems. University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,552. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $35,323 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from University Of Phoenix Arizona generally make around $60,453. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 13 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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