[General Management Information Systems](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/management-information-systems-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general management information systems education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general management information systems students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general management information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in general management information systems, no school beat University Of Michigan Dearborn this year. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,640, compared with $32,896 for out-of-state students. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $25,610 in student loans. Early-career general management information systems graduates make about $65,211. That is a strong return on a $25,610 median debt. The acceptance rate is 56%.
Oakland University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value general management information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $26,000. General Management Information Systems graduates of Oakland University earn a median of $65,128 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Wayne State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general management information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $23,250. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $59,352. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Michigan University earned it the #4 place for general management information systems. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $83,274. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Students looking for strong value in general management information systems will find it at Eastern Michigan University, which ranked #5. Eastern Michigan University is a large public school located in the suburb of Ypsilanti. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $27,500. Early-career general management information systems graduates make about $54,948. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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