[Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 5 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.
For return on investment in information science, no school beat Eastern Florida State College this year. Set in the city of Melbourne, Eastern Florida State College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,791, compared with $10,976 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,007 to complete the information science program here. Information Science graduates of Eastern Florida State College earn a median of $57,313 early in their careers. Set against $27,007 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of South Florida Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information science, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, while out-of-state students pay about $17,324. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $21,829. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $72,247. Set against $21,829 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 43%.
University Of North Florida is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information science, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, University Of North Florida is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,964, with out-of-state students paying around $19,407. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $18,523. Information Science graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of $49,208 early in their careers. Set against $18,523 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 53% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida State University earned it the #4 place for information science. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, with out-of-state students paying around $21,683. Information Science graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans. Information Science graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $48,254 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted.
Nova Southeastern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information science, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $38,700 in tuition and fees. Information Science graduates carry a median of $25,021 in student loans. Early-career information science graduates make about $74,687. Set against $25,021 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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