[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 24 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.
Capital Community College earned the #1 spot for value among management information systems schools in the New England Region. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,338, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. Management Information Systems graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $45,723 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Rhode Island College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. Set in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,300 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,299. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $20,725 in student loans. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Rhode Island College generally make around $47,857. That is a strong return on a $20,725 median debt. Rhode Island College admits about 92% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Boston earned it the #3 place for management information systems. Located in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete the management information systems program here. Management Information Systems graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $52,885 early in their careers. Set against $26,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Framingham State University earned it the #4 place for management information systems. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,920, while out-of-state students pay about $18,000. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the management information systems program here. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $54,918. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.
Western Connecticut State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,401, compared with $16,901 for out-of-state students. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $23,670 in student loans. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $50,443. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Eastern Connecticut State University earned the #6 position for value in management information systems this year. Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Willimantic. Students from in state pay about $13,928 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $24,990. Management Information Systems graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn a median of $39,573 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #7 among the best values for management information systems. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,612, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $53,873. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth admits about 91% of applicants.
Western New England University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Springfield. Students from in state pay about $47,820 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $25,520. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $64,056. Set against $25,520 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
Southern New Hampshire University earned the #9 position for value in management information systems this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,200. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $36,888 in student loans. Soon after graduation, management information systems degree recipients from Southern New Hampshire University generally make around $86,882. Set against $36,888 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Albertus Magnus College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,908. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $29,688 in student loans. Management Information Systems graduates of Albertus Magnus College earn a median of $50,867 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,688 median debt. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
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 · 24 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 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.
