by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find the best return on investment for information science students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information science, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in information science, no school beat Texas A And M University Central Texas this year. Texas A And M University Central Texas is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Killeen. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,363, while out-of-state students pay about $17,155. Students borrow a median of $23,160 to complete the information science program here. Early-career information science graduates make about $50,370. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Students looking for strong value in information science will find it at Texas A And M International University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,894, with out-of-state students paying around $19,454. Students borrow a median of $15,095 to complete the information science program here. Information Science graduates of Texas A And M International University earn a median of $42,029 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,095 median debt. Texas A And M International University admits about 44% of applicants.
North Central Texas College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information science, landing the #3 spot this year. North Central Texas College is a large public school located in the town of Gainesville. Students from in state pay about $3,600 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,739 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the information science program here. Early-career information science graduates make about $43,536. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes The University Of Texas Pan American one of the best values for information science. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,799, compared with $19,645 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $14,694. Early-career information science graduates make about $46,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
University Of Houston Victoria is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information science, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Victoria, University Of Houston Victoria is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,149, compared with $16,941 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,081 to complete the information science program here. Information Science graduates of University Of Houston Victoria earn a median of $47,345 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Lamar University earned the #6 position for value in information science this year. Set in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,905, with out-of-state students paying around $18,745. Information Science graduates carry a median of $26,988 in student loans. Information Science graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $52,678 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,988 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University placed #7 among the best values for information science. Set in the town of Durant, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,200, with out-of-state students paying around $16,410. Students borrow a median of $18,660 to complete the information science program here. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Southeastern Oklahoma State University generally make around $51,797. That is a strong return on a $18,660 median debt. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Texas A And M University Commerce earned the #8 position for value in information science this year. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,026, with out-of-state students paying around $22,326. Students borrow a median of $23,796 to complete the information science program here. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce generally make around $54,201. That is a strong return on a $23,796 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #9 position for value in information science this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,950, while out-of-state students pay about $29,582. Information Science graduates carry a median of $20,205 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington generally make around $57,756. Set against $20,205 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
University Of Houston placed #10 among the best values for information science. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete the information science program here. Early-career information science graduates make about $57,529. That is a strong return on a $21,255 median debt. University Of Houston admits about 74% of applicants.
Prairie View A And M University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value information science schools. Prairie View A And M University is a large public school located in the rural area of Prairie View. In-state tuition and fees average $11,299, while out-of-state students pay about $26,874. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $29,824. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Prairie View A And M University generally make around $53,784. Set against $29,824 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Texas A And M University Corpus Christi placed #12 among the best values for information science. Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,748, while out-of-state students pay about $20,794. Information Science graduates carry a median of $25,508 in student loans. Information Science graduates of Texas A And M University Corpus Christi earn a median of $47,130 early in their careers. Set against $25,508 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University Corpus Christi admits about 89% of applicants.
Angelo State University placed #13 among the best values for information science. Located in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $18,300. Students borrow a median of $21,237 to complete the information science program here. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Angelo State University generally make around $46,134. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #14 spot for information science value this year. Located in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,797, compared with $27,377 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $23,138. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $58,084. That is a strong return on a $23,138 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
University Of Houston Clear Lake ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value information science schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,346, compared with $22,290 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,100 to complete the information science program here. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from University Of Houston Clear Lake generally make around $51,252. Set against $21,100 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Texas came in at #16 for value in information science this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $26,375. Information Science graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $50,456 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Texas admits about 72% of applicants.
University Of Arizona ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value information science schools. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the information science program here. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $50,834. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #18 among the best values for information science. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public school located in the city of Richardson. Students from in state pay about $14,644 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,144. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $20,531. Information Science graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of $86,410 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,531 median debt. The University Of Texas At Dallas admits about 65% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #19 spot for information science value this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $21,275. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $54,007. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
Tarleton State University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value information science schools. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,302, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete the information science program here. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Tarleton State University generally make around $69,819. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University College Station placed #21 among the best values for information science. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $20,031. Early-career information science graduates make about $64,891. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.
University Of Mary Hardin Baylor came in at #22 for value in information science this year. Set in the suburb of Belton, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,300. Students borrow a median of $26,782 to complete the information science program here. Information Science graduates of University Of Mary Hardin Baylor earn a median of $54,062 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,782 median debt. University Of Mary Hardin Baylor admits about 96% of applicants.
Dallas Baptist University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best value information science schools. Located in the city of Dallas, Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $40,190. Information Science graduates carry a median of $22,819 in student loans. Information Science graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn a median of $48,822 early in their careers. Set against $22,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Baylor University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value information science schools. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $58,100 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $23,928. Soon after graduation, information science degree recipients from Baylor University generally make around $49,888. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 51%.
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 · 24 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 24 ranked schools only.
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