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2026 Best Value Information Resources Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
$24,880 Avg Student Debt
$60,744 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Information Resources Management Bachelor's Degree Badge [Information Resources Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/information-resources-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 64 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for information resources management students.

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2026 Best Value Information Resources Management Schools in the United States

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the information resources management degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Information Resources Management Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of California Irvine the best value for a degree in information resources management in the United States. Set in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete the information resources management program here. Information Resources Management graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of $68,786 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,500 median debt. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted.

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Students looking for strong value in information resources management will find it at Western Governors University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete the information resources management program here. Soon after graduation, information resources management degree recipients from Western Governors University generally make around $102,028. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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North Carolina A And T State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value information resources management schools. Set in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,813, while out-of-state students pay about $20,673. Students borrow a median of $29,078 to complete the information resources management program here. Early-career information resources management graduates make about $50,715. That is a strong return on a $29,078 median debt. North Carolina A And T State University admits about 50% of applicants.

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University Of Wisconsin Parkside came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value information resources management schools. Set in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,270, with out-of-state students paying around $17,429. Typical student debt for information resources management graduates is $26,349. Soon after graduation, information resources management degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Parkside generally make around $53,588. Set against $26,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh one of the best values for information resources management. Located in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,532, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. Typical student debt for information resources management graduates is $24,619. Soon after graduation, information resources management degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh generally make around $63,544. Set against $24,619 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earned the #6 position for value in information resources management this year. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public school located in the city of La Crosse. In-state tuition and fees average $10,070, with out-of-state students paying around $19,517. Typical student debt for information resources management graduates is $23,551. Early-career information resources management graduates make about $67,661. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse admits about 76% of applicants.

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University earned the #7 position for value in information resources management this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Typical student debt for information resources management graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, information resources management degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $50,688. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Georgia Southern University came in at #8 for value in information resources management this year. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information resources management graduates is $23,375. Information Resources Management graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $45,531 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,375 median debt. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Eastern Michigan University came in at #9 for value in information resources management this year. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Students borrow a median of $27,500 to complete the information resources management program here. Soon after graduation, information resources management degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $47,887. Set against $27,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana earned the #10 position for value in information resources management this year. Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana is a small public school located in the town of Butte. Students from in state pay about $8,289 in tuition and fees, compared with $26,094 for out-of-state students. Information Resources Management graduates carry a median of $28,125 in student loans. Early-career information resources management graduates make about $42,543. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value information resources management schools. Set in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,132, compared with $26,408 for out-of-state students. Information Resources Management graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career information resources management graduates make about $62,903. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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The University Of Alabama came in at #12 for value in information resources management this year. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Students from in state pay about $12,180 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,172. Typical student debt for information resources management graduates is $21,875. Information Resources Management graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $50,740 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,875 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Abilene Christian University came in at #13 for value in information resources management this year. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,200 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information resources management graduates is $23,772. Soon after graduation, information resources management degree recipients from Abilene Christian University generally make around $56,463. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value information resources management schools. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,873 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,965 to complete the information resources management program here. Soon after graduation, information resources management degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $67,262. Set against $27,965 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University earned the #15 position for value in information resources management this year. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. In-state tuition and fees average $45,405. Information Resources Management graduates carry a median of $24,016 in student loans. Information Resources Management graduates of Depaul University earn a median of $55,226 early in their careers. Set against $24,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Western New England University placed #16 among the best values for information resources management. Located in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,820. Information Resources Management graduates carry a median of $25,520 in student loans. Information Resources Management graduates of Western New England University earn a median of $64,056 early in their careers. Set against $25,520 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University placed #17 among the best values for information resources management. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Students borrow a median of $29,933 to complete the information resources management program here. Soon after graduation, information resources management degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $72,332. That is a strong return on a $29,933 median debt. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.

Other Information Resources Management Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 64 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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