If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the information systems degrees they offer, see the list below.
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. Students from in state pay about $2,844 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,924. 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. University Of Houston is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $24,990. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from University Of Houston generally make around $55,565. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
Texas Christian University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value information systems schools. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $61,740 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $20,750. Information Systems graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $73,740 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas Christian University admits about 44% of applicants.
Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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.
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