2023 Best Value Information Science Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Information Science School for You
Information Science is the #57 most popular major in the country with 18,325 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Information Science Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 235 schools in the United States to see which programs offered the best value experiences for IS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Featured IS Programs
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BS in Computer Information Systems
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Our analysis found Alexandria Technical & Community College to be the best value school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in the United States. ATCC is a small public school located in the remote town of Alexandria.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ATCC are $5,910 a year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ATCC also is in the top 15% of our Best Information Science Schools ranking.
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The excellent programs at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Flex helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the United States. UWM Flexible Option is a fairly small public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UWM Flexible Option are $6,750 per year. While working on their degree, IS majors at UWM Flexible Option accumulate an average of around $28,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $129, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bunker Hill Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools list. BHCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Boston.
BHCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,224 in tuition and fees each year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, BHCC also is in the top 10% of our Best Information Science Schools ranking.
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The excellent programs at Normandale Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the United States. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bloomington.
Normandale Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,789 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Normandale Community College also did well on our Best Information Science Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent programs at Bossier Parish Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best information science schools in the United States. Located in the small city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Bossier Parish Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,284 in tuition and fees each year.
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Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for information science students. It came in at #6 on the list. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
Ivy Tech Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,927 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, IS graduates from Ivy Tech Community College carry an average student debtload of $14,993.
In addition to its great value ranking, Ivy Tech Community College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Information Science Schools list.
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Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cuyahoga Community College District are $8,586 a year. IS majors at Cuyahoga Community College District take out an average of $16,073 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Wayne State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for information science students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Wayne, WSC is a public college with a small student population.
WSC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,458 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, IS graduates from WSC carry an average student debtload of $18,500.
WSC also claimed a spot on our Best Information Science Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information science students. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $12,336 per year. While working on their degree, IS majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $22,507 in student debt.
UMGC also claimed a spot on our Best Information Science Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #10, Metropolitan State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information science students. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul.
Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in tuition and fees each year. IS majors at Metro State take out an average of $27,408 in student loans while working on their egree.
In addition to its great value ranking, Metro State is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Information Science Schools list.
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Stevenson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for information science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Stevenson.
Stevenson undergraduate students pay an average of $38,168 in tuition and fees each year. On average, IS graduates from Stevenson take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Florida Institute of Technology - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for information science students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online undergraduate students pay an average of $12,240 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, IS graduates from Florida Institute of Technology - Online carry an average student debtload of $40,206.
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Harding University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools ranking. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Harding are $22,230 per year.
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Bellevue University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value information science programs. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bellevue University are $8,310 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Bellevue University also is in the top 10% of our Best Information Science Schools ranking.
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With a ranking of #15, Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information science students. Located in the distant town of Madison, Dakota State is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Dakota State are $12,735 a year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Dakota State is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Information Science Schools list.
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Hudson Valley Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools ranking. Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at HVCC are $10,764 a year. While working on their degree, IS majors at HVCC accumulate an average of around $9,449 in student debt.
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The University of Texas at Austin landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value information science programs. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
UT Austin undergraduate students pay an average of $40,996 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, IS graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debtload of $16,190.
UT Austin excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Information Science Schools list.
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Monroe Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value information science programs. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Rochester.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Monroe Community College are $10,368 a year.
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With a ranking of #19, University of Delaware did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information science students. UD is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Newark.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UD are $36,880 per year.
UD also claimed a spot on our Best Information Science Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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Onondaga Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OCC are $10,844 per year.
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With a ranking of #21, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information science students. Located in the rural area of Martinsburg, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,464 in tuition and fees each year.
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Guilford Technical Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Science Schools ranking. Guilford Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Jamestown.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Guilford Technical Community College are $7,665 a year.
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University of California - Berkeley landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value information science programs. UC Berkeley is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Berkeley.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UC Berkeley are $43,980 a year.
UC Berkeley excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Information Science Schools list.
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Bowie State University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value information science programs. Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bowie State University are $19,302 a year.
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Strayer University - New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for information science students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the suburb of Cherry Hill, Strayer University - New Jersey is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - New Jersey are $13,515 a year. IS majors at Strayer University - New Jersey take out an average of $51,351 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Information Science Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN |
| 37 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL |
| 38 | Stratford University | Fairfax, VA |
| 38 | Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS |
| 40 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 41 | Strayer University - South Carolina | Greenville, SC |
| 42 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX |
| 43 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock, PA |
| 44 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE |
| 44 | Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI |
| 44 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI |
| 47 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
Information Science by Region
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Other Related IS Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Majors Related to IS
Information Science is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to IS
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to The Opte Project.
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