[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 11 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.
Utah Valley University tops our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $17,599 in student loans. Early-career general information science graduates make about $79,918. That is a strong return on a $17,599 median debt.
University Of Utah is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general information science, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $24,041. General Information Science graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $82,289 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,041 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Colorado State University Pueblo is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general information science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Pueblo, Colorado State University Pueblo is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,720, with out-of-state students paying around $17,944. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $23,800 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Colorado State University Pueblo generally make around $44,712. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Pueblo admits about 95% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Montana earned it the #4 place for general information science. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $24,342. General Information Science graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of $42,654 early in their careers. Set against $24,342 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Colorado Denver one of the best values for general information science. University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public school located in the city of Denver. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,383, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete the general information science program here. General Information Science graduates of University Of Colorado Denver earn a median of $93,660 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,582 median debt. University Of Colorado Denver admits about 75% of applicants.
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #6 among the best values for general information science. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the general information science program here. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins generally make around $82,734. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Colorado State University Fort Collins admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Colorado Boulder earned the #7 position for value in general information science this year. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. General Information Science graduates of University Of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $55,861 early in their careers. Set against $20,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Colorado Boulder admits about 78% of applicants.
University Of Denver came in at #8 for value in general information science this year. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,398. Students borrow a median of $22,534 to complete the general information science program here. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $56,999. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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.
