[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 2026 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.
Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, our #1 best value for information systems in Minnesota. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $20,041. Soon after graduation, information systems degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $73,013. Set against $20,041 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
