[Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information science education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value information science schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the information science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Green Bay, our #1 best value for information science in Wisconsin. Located in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,700 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,288 for out-of-state students. Information Science graduates carry a median of $24,477 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay generally make around $41,041. Set against $24,477 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information science schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. Students borrow a median of $27,081 to complete the information science program here. Early-career information science graduates make about $51,582. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee admits about 91% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Madison is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Information Science graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. That is a strong return on a $21,813 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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