[General Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/general-information-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general information science education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general information science schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general information science, balancing cost against outcomes.
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earned the #1 spot for value among general information science schools in Wisconsin. Set in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,700, while out-of-state students pay about $17,288. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $24,477. General Information Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earn a median of $41,041 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,477 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay admits about 89% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general information science will find it at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,398, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. General Information Science graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $51,582 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,081 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete the general information science program here. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Set against $21,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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