[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.
College Factual analyzed 9 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.
Fort Hays State University earned the #1 spot for value among general information science schools in Kansas. Fort Hays State University is a large public school located in the town of Hays. In-state tuition and fees average $5,923, with out-of-state students paying around $17,741. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $26,427 in student loans. General Information Science graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $56,399 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,427 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in general information science will find it at Emporia State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $19,237 in student loans. Early-career general information science graduates make about $48,438. That is a strong return on a $19,237 median debt. Emporia State University admits about 98% of applicants.
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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 · 9 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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