[General Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/general-information-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general information science education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
Our analysis ranked Norwich University the best value for a degree in general information science in Vermont. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,740. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $24,625. Early-career general information science graduates make about $108,619. Set against $24,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Norwich University admits about 74% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 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).
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