[General Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/general-information-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general information science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general information science students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general information science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Bunker Hill Community College earned the #1 spot for value among general information science schools in the New England Region. Located in the city of Boston, Bunker Hill Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,168 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,112. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $11,893. General Information Science graduates of Bunker Hill Community College earn a median of $51,782 early in their careers. Set against $11,893 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Central Connecticut State University one of the best values for general information science. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, compared with $16,550 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,340 to complete the general information science program here. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $60,151. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Harvard University one of the best values for general information science. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the general information science program here. Early-career general information science graduates make about $95,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Massachusetts Boston one of the best values for general information science. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $15,898 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,115 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete the general information science program here. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Boston generally make around $52,885. Set against $26,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Massachusetts Boston admits about 84% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in general information science will find it at University Of Massachusetts Lowell, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,966, with out-of-state students paying around $36,264. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $20,767. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Lowell generally make around $60,534. That is a strong return on a $20,767 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Norwich University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $49,740 in tuition and fees. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $24,625 in student loans. General Information Science graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $108,619 early in their careers. Set against $24,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Boston University earned the #7 position for value in general information science this year. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete the general information science program here. General Information Science graduates of Boston University earn a median of $104,702 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.
Suffolk University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,550. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Information Science graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $56,780 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Wentworth Institute Of Technology ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. Located in the city of Boston, Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $42,884. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $26,417 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Wentworth Institute Of Technology generally make around $72,095. That is a strong return on a $26,417 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Merrimack College came in at #10 for value in general information science this year. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,962. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $26,913. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $50,506. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Boston College came in at #11 for value in general information science this year. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,702. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Early-career general information science graduates make about $80,731. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 16% 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 · 19 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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.
