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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general information science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Potomac State College Of West Virginia University, our #1 best value for general information science in the Southeast Region. Potomac State College Of West Virginia University is a small public school located in the town of Keyser. Students from in state pay about $5,280 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,200 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $19,858. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Potomac State College Of West Virginia University generally make around $42,670. That is a strong return on a $19,858 median debt.
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $21,829. General Information Science graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $72,247 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. The acceptance rate is 43%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Eastern Florida State College earned it the #3 place for general information science. Located in the city of Melbourne, Eastern Florida State College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,791, while out-of-state students pay about $10,976. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $27,007. Early-career general information science graduates make about $57,313. Set against $27,007 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Northwest Mississippi Community College one of the best values for general information science. Northwest Mississippi Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Senatobia. In-state tuition and fees average $3,740. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $9,990 in student loans. Early-career general information science graduates make about $35,001. That is a strong return on a $9,990 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Northern Kentucky University one of the best values for general information science. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,088, compared with $21,912 for out-of-state students. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $58,512. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants.
University Of North Florida ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. In-state tuition and fees average $5,964, with out-of-state students paying around $19,407. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $18,523. Early-career general information science graduates make about $49,208. Set against $18,523 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Florida admits about 53% of applicants.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #7 among the best values for general information science. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,994, while out-of-state students pay about $41,203. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $13,294 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $72,104. Set against $13,294 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 15%.
Bossier Parish Community College earned the #8 position for value in general information science this year. Set in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,268. Students borrow a median of $20,593 to complete the general information science program here. General Information Science graduates of Bossier Parish Community College earn a median of $43,661 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,593 median debt.
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #9 for value in general information science this year. Set in the city of Greensboro, University Of North Carolina At Greensboro is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,661 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,012 for out-of-state students. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $24,977 in student loans. General Information Science graduates of University Of North Carolina At Greensboro earn a median of $42,595 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,977 median debt. University Of North Carolina At Greensboro admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of The Cumberlands landed the #10 spot for general information science value this year. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $9,875 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete the general information science program here. General Information Science graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $50,547 early in their careers. Set against $22,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Florida State University came in at #11 for value in general information science this year. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,517 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. Students borrow a median of $20,488 to complete the general information science program here. General Information Science graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $48,254 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,488 median debt. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Georgia placed #12 among the best values for general information science. Located in the town of Dahlonega, University Of North Georgia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,444, compared with $16,956 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $20,815. Early-career general information science graduates make about $50,539. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Clayton State University earned the #13 position for value in general information science this year. Clayton State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Morrow. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,180, while out-of-state students pay about $16,532. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $35,925. Early-career general information science graduates make about $43,702. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Savannah State University earned the #14 position for value in general information science this year. Located in the city of Savannah, Savannah State University is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,750 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,043. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $27,000. General Information Science graduates of Savannah State University earn a median of $46,840 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Arkansas State University Mountain Home placed #15 among the best values for general information science. Set in the town of Mountain Home, Arkansas State University Mountain Home is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,312, compared with $4,776 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,097 to complete the general information science program here. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Arkansas State University Mountain Home generally make around $39,011. That is a strong return on a $18,097 median debt.
Valdosta State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. Located in the city of Valdosta, Valdosta State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete the general information science program here. General Information Science graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $51,888 early in their careers. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Valdosta State University admits about 72% of applicants.
Northwestern State University Of Louisiana placed #17 among the best values for general information science. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public school located in the town of Natchitoches. In-state tuition and fees average $8,864, with out-of-state students paying around $19,652. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete the general information science program here. General Information Science graduates of Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earn a median of $42,684 early in their careers. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Carolina Upstate placed #18 among the best values for general information science. Set in the suburb of Spartanburg, University Of South Carolina Upstate is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,588, compared with $23,090 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the general information science program here. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Upstate generally make around $48,664. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of South Carolina Upstate admits about 67% of applicants.
University Of South Alabama ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,116, while out-of-state students pay about $19,092. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $30,550 in student loans. General Information Science graduates of University Of South Alabama earn a median of $56,344 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,550 median debt. University Of South Alabama admits about 71% of applicants.
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public school located in the city of Little Rock. In-state tuition and fees average $9,911, while out-of-state students pay about $22,721. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the general information science program here. Early-career general information science graduates make about $48,964. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
Alabama State University placed #21 among the best values for general information science. Located in the city of Montgomery, Alabama State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,248, while out-of-state students pay about $19,576. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $31,993 in student loans. Early-career general information science graduates make about $30,651. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Alabama State University admits about 98% of applicants.
George Mason University landed the #22 spot for general information science value this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career general information science graduates make about $63,131. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Kennesaw State University came in at #23 for value in general information science this year. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete the general information science program here. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $63,986. That is a strong return on a $25,750 median debt. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants.
University Of Kentucky placed #24 among the best values for general information science. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $26,026. General Information Science graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $49,165 early in their careers. Set against $26,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants.
The University Of Tennessee ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best value general information science schools. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,812, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general information science graduates is $22,859. Soon after graduation, general information science degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. Set against $22,859 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 42% 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 · 107 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 42 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.
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