[Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value information science schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Potomac State College Of West Virginia University, our #1 best value for information science in West Virginia. Potomac State College Of West Virginia University is a small public school located in the town of Keyser. In-state tuition and fees average $5,280, while out-of-state students pay about $13,200. Students borrow a median of $19,858 to complete the information science program here. Information Science graduates of Potomac State College Of West Virginia University earn a median of $42,670 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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