[Management Information Systems](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/mis-management-information-systems/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 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.
Northern Oklahoma College tops our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools in Oklahoma. Located in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,083 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,848. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $11,811 in student loans. Management Information Systems graduates of Northern Oklahoma College earn a median of $40,565 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Rogers State University one of the best values for management information systems. Set in the town of Claremore, Rogers State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,750, with out-of-state students paying around $16,410. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $16,875. Management Information Systems graduates of Rogers State University earn a median of $49,415 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value management information systems schools. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $19,375 in student loans. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $70,921. Set against $19,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus admits about 77% of applicants.
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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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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