[Information Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/information-science-is/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value information science schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Missouri University Of Science And Technology the best value for a degree in information science in Missouri. Set in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,984, with out-of-state students paying around $33,248. Students borrow a median of $25,750 to complete the information science program here. Early-career information science graduates make about $65,393. Set against $25,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Missouri University Of Science And Technology admits about 72% of applicants.
Columbia College Missouri came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value information science schools. Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,276. Students borrow a median of $29,213 to complete the information science program here. Early-career information science graduates make about $47,962. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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