[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.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value management information systems schools.
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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.
Minot State University earned the #1 spot for value among management information systems schools in North Dakota. Minot State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Minot. Students from in state pay about $8,702 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for management information systems graduates is $25,788. Early-career management information systems graduates make about $50,645. Set against $25,788 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
Students looking for strong value in management information systems will find it at North Dakota State University Main Campus, which ranked #2. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Management Information Systems graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Management Information Systems graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $64,181 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 7 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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