by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 15 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.
Our analysis ranked Camden County College the best value for a degree in management information systems in New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,320, while out-of-state students pay about $4,416. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $12,999. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $39,549. That is a strong return on a $12,999 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Burlington County College earned it the #2 place for management information systems. Set in the suburb of Mount Laurel, Burlington County College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,990, with out-of-state students paying around $9,495. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $12,488 in student loans. Management Information Systems graduates of Burlington County College earn a median of $52,240 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Raritan Valley Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,584. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $9,668. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $47,248. Set against $9,668 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Atlantic Cape Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in management information systems, landing the #4 spot this year. Atlantic Cape Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Mays Landing. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,594, with out-of-state students paying around $8,350. Students borrow a median of $12,002 to complete the management information systems program here. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $37,141. Set against $12,002 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in management information systems will find it at Rutgers University Newark, which ranked #5. Rutgers University Newark is a large public school located in the city of Newark. Students from in state pay about $17,250 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,762 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,425 to complete the management information systems program here. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $63,023. That is a strong return on a $22,425 median debt. Rutgers University Newark admits about 71% of applicants.
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This list is compiled 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.