[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
Our analysis ranked Capital Community College the best value for a degree in general management information systems in the New England Region. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,338, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Early-career general management information systems graduates make about $45,723. Set against $12,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Rhode Island College one of the best values for general management information systems. Located in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,300, while out-of-state students pay about $27,299. Students borrow a median of $20,725 to complete the general management information systems program here. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $47,857. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Connecticut State University earned it the #3 place for general management information systems. Western Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,401, compared with $16,901 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,670 to complete the general management information systems program here. General Management Information Systems graduates of Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $50,443 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 makes Eastern Connecticut State University one of the best values for general management information systems. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. In-state tuition and fees average $13,928, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,990 to complete the general management information systems program here. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $39,573. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Connecticut State University admits about 83% of applicants.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth one of the best values for general management information systems. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,612, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $53,873. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Western New England University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value general management information systems schools. Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,820. Students borrow a median of $25,520 to complete the general management information systems program here. Early-career general management information systems graduates make about $64,056. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Albertus Magnus College placed #7 among the best values for general management information systems. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,908. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $29,688 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Albertus Magnus College generally make around $50,867. That is a strong return on a $29,688 median debt. Albertus Magnus College admits about 59% of applicants.
Southern New Hampshire University landed the #8 spot for general management information systems value this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $17,200 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $36,888. General Management Information Systems graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of $86,882 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $36,888 median debt. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
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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 9 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
