[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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 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 Minot State University this year. Set in the city of Minot, Minot State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,702. Typical student debt for general management information systems graduates is $25,788. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from Minot State University generally make around $50,645. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Minot State University admits about 65% of applicants.
North Dakota State University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general management information systems, landing the #2 spot this year. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. General Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general management information systems degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $64,181. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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