[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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 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.
Our analysis ranked Lamar Institute Of Technology the best value for a degree in information systems in Texas. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,844, compared with $12,924 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,278 to complete the information systems program here. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Lamar Institute Of Technology generally make around $50,068. Set against $14,278 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Houston one of the best values for information systems. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $24,990 in student loans. Early-career information systems graduates make about $55,565. That is a strong return on a $24,990 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas Christian University earned it the #3 place for information systems. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,740. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $73,740. Set against $20,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas Christian University admits about 44% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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