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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 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.
Our analysis ranked Century College the best value for a degree in information science in Minnesota. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,214. Information Science graduates carry a median of $21,332 in student loans. Information Science graduates of Century College earn a median of $47,502 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,332 median debt.
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information science schools. Set in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,080. Typical student debt for information science graduates is $21,999. Early-career information science graduates make about $25,534. That is a strong return on a $21,999 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Students looking for strong value in information science will find it at Metropolitan State University, which ranked #3. Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,840. Information Science graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Early-career information science graduates make about $64,382. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Rasmussen College Minnesota is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information science, landing the #4 spot this year. Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit school located in the city of St. Cloud. Students from in state pay about $12,199 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,632 to complete the information science program here. Early-career information science graduates make about $64,329. Set against $22,632 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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