[Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for information science students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Ozarka College the best value for a degree in information science in Arkansas. Ozarka College is a small public school located in the rural area of Melbourne. Students from in state pay about $3,820 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,820. Students borrow a median of $11,778 to complete the information science program here. Information Science graduates of Ozarka College earn a median of $48,116 early in their careers. Set against $11,778 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Arkansas At Little Rock one of the best values for information science. Located in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,911, compared with $22,721 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $25,000. Information Science graduates of University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earn a median of $48,964 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in information science will find it at Harding University, which ranked #3. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,962. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $26,715. Information Science graduates of Harding University earn a median of $53,629 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 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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