[General Management Information Systems](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/management-information-systems-general/) 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 25 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.
Columbus State Community College earned the #1 spot for value among general management information systems schools in Ohio. Columbus State Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. In-state tuition and fees average $5,488, with out-of-state students paying around $11,224. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $9,041 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,435. That is a strong return on a $9,041 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in general management information systems will find it at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $21,500. General Management Information Systems graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of $72,017 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general management information systems will find it at Ohio University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the general management information systems program here. General Management Information Systems graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $49,347 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio University Main Campus admits about 85% of applicants.
Cedarville University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value general management information systems schools. Located in the rural area of Cedarville, Cedarville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $37,150 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $22,110. Early-career general management information systems graduates make about $57,104. Set against $22,110 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Miami University Oxford came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value general management information systems schools. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $25,994. General Management Information Systems graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $72,045 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.
University Of Dayton landed the #6 spot for general management information systems value this year. Set in the city of Dayton, University Of Dayton is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,140. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the general management information systems program here. General Management Information Systems graduates of University Of Dayton earn a median of $69,995 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 25 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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