[Management Information Systems](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/) 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 35 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for management information systems students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the management information systems degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of California Irvine earned the #1 spot for value among management information systems schools in the Far Western Region. 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, compared with $46,640 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $16,500. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $68,786. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of California Irvine admits about 29% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Umpqua Community College one of the best values for management information systems. Umpqua Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Roseburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,104. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $13,058 in student loans. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Umpqua Community College generally make around $58,219. That is a strong return on a $13,058 median debt.
Portland Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,220, while out-of-state students pay about $10,440. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $49,580. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,186, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $13,133. Management Information Systems graduates of University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn a median of $53,758 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,133 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Students looking for strong value in management information systems will find it at Western Washington University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $22,333 in student loans. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $61,668. That is a strong return on a $22,333 median debt. Western Washington University admits about 93% of applicants.
Oregon State University landed the #6 spot for management information systems value this year. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the management information systems program here. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $63,000. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Ashford University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. Set in the city of San Diego, Ashford University is a very large private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,960. Students borrow a median of $40,327 to complete the management information systems program here. Management Information Systems graduates of Ashford University earn a median of $76,015 early in their careers. Set against $40,327 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
National University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. Set in the city of San Diego, National University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,284. Students borrow a median of $28,675 to complete the management information systems program here. Management Information Systems graduates of National University earn a median of $92,104 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,675 median debt.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 35 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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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