[Management Information Systems](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/) 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 20 schools to find the best return on investment for management information systems students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in management information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.
University Of Michigan Dearborn earned the #1 spot for value among management information systems schools in Michigan. 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. Students borrow a median of $25,610 to complete the management information systems program here. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $65,211. Set against $25,610 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in management information systems will find it at Oakland University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,167, with out-of-state students paying around $24,735. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $26,000. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $65,128. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Wayne State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,159, with out-of-state students paying around $34,650. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Wayne State University generally make around $59,352. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wayne State University admits about 81% of applicants.
Central Michigan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,480. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the management information systems program here. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $83,274. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Michigan University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $27,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Eastern Michigan University generally make around $54,948. That is a strong return on a $27,500 median debt. 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 · 20 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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