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2026 Best Value Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,706 Avg Student Debt
$60,576 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Information Systems Master's Degree Badge [Information Systems](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-systems-analysis/information-systems/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information systems education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 113 schools to find the best return on investment for information systems students.

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2026 Best Value Information Systems Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information systems, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Information Systems Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for information systems in the United States. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Early-career information systems graduates make about $81,733. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of South Florida Main Campus one of the best values for information systems. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete the information systems program here. Early-career information systems graduates make about $102,770. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.

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Florida International University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value information systems schools. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete the information systems program here. Information Systems graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $81,138 early in their careers. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida International University admits about 55% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Illinois At Springfield one of the best values for information systems. University Of Illinois At Springfield is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. In-state tuition and fees average $12,557, compared with $20,139 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,925 to complete the information systems program here. Early-career information systems graduates make about $97,984. Set against $24,925 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes Christian Brothers University one of the best values for information systems. Located in the city of Memphis, Christian Brothers University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $38,420. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $32,416. Information Systems graduates of Christian Brothers University earn a median of $51,040 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $32,416 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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University Of Illinois At Chicago earned the #6 position for value in information systems this year. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public school located in the city of Chicago. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,949, with out-of-state students paying around $32,009. Information Systems graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans. Early-career information systems graduates make about $61,829. That is a strong return on a $20,115 median debt. University Of Illinois At Chicago admits about 77% of applicants.

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University Of Central Missouri earned the #7 position for value in information systems this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,304 to complete the information systems program here. Information Systems graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $45,496 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,304 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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La Roche College
Pittsburgh, PA

La Roche College earned the #8 position for value in information systems this year. Located in the suburb of Pittsburgh, La Roche College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $34,052. Students borrow a median of $27,078 to complete the information systems program here. Information Systems graduates of La Roche College earn a median of $54,268 early in their careers. Set against $27,078 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Pace University New York came in at #9 for value in information systems this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $53,510. Typical student debt for information systems graduates is $25,670. Information Systems graduates of Pace University New York earn a median of $59,662 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,670 median debt. Pace University New York admits about 76% of applicants.

Other Information Systems Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare best-value Information Systems rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Information Systems
Associate's Degrees in Information Systems
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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 · 113 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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