by our College Data Analytics Team
[Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for information science students.
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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.
Bossier Parish Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value information science schools in Louisiana. Located in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,268. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $20,593. Early-career information science graduates make about $43,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earned it the #2 place for information science. Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public school located in the town of Natchitoches. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,864, compared with $19,652 for out-of-state students. Information Science graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Northwestern State University Of Louisiana generally make around $42,684. Set against $29,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.
A rank of #3 makes Southern University At New Orleans one of the best values for information science. Set in the city of New Orleans, Southern University At New Orleans is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,054, with out-of-state students paying around $16,954. Students borrow a median of $48,451 to complete the information science program here. Information Science graduates of Southern University At New Orleans earn a median of $37,296 early in their careers. Set against $48,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Grambling State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information science, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Grambling, Grambling State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,683 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,706. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $31,000. Early-career information science graduates make about $34,580. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 45%.
Iti Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information science, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Baton Rouge, Iti Technical College is a small private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $11,711 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,110 to complete the information science program here. Early-career information science graduates make about $39,046. That is a strong return on a $19,110 median debt.
This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
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