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2026 Best Value General Information Science Schools in Kansas

[General Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/general-information-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general information science education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value general information science schools.

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• Best Value General Information Science Schools in Kansas

2026 Best Value General Information Science Schools in Kansas

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

Best Value General Information Science Schools

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Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS

$5,923 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,427 Avg Student Debt

$48,928 Median Earnings (10yr)

Fort Hays State University earned the #1 spot for value among general information science schools in Kansas. Fort Hays State University is a large public school located in the town of Hays. In-state tuition and fees average $5,923, with out-of-state students paying around $17,741. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $26,427 in student loans. General Information Science graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $56,399 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,427 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Emporia State University
Emporia, KS

$7,106 In-State Tuition & Fees

$19,237 Avg Student Debt

$47,601 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in general information science will find it at Emporia State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Emporia, Emporia State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,106, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. General Information Science graduates carry a median of $19,237 in student loans. Early-career general information science graduates make about $48,438. That is a strong return on a $19,237 median debt. Emporia State University admits about 98% of applicants.

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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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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.