[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 176 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for information technology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Durham Technical Community College, our #1 best value for information technology in the United States. Located in the city of Durham, Durham Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,240 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,531. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,667 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Durham Technical Community College generally make around $45,847. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central Piedmont Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,792, while out-of-state students pay about $8,936. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $10,456 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Central Piedmont Community College earn a median of $40,854 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Macomb Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,862. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Macomb Community College generally make around $38,758. Set against $9,862 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Middlesex County College earned it the #4 place for information technology. Middlesex County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Edison. In-state tuition and fees average $4,764, with out-of-state students paying around $7,356. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,514 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Middlesex County College earn a median of $37,975 early in their careers. Set against $9,514 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,657, while out-of-state students pay about $9,631. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $19,139. Information Technology graduates of Florida State College At Jacksonville earn a median of $46,748 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,139 median debt.
St Petersburg College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,682 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,385. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from St Petersburg College generally make around $48,218. Set against $24,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Indian River State College earned the #7 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,764 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,201. Students borrow a median of $7,250 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Indian River State College generally make around $49,049. That is a strong return on a $7,250 median debt.
Miami Dade College came in at #8 for value in information technology this year. Miami Dade College is a very large public school located in the city of Miami. Students from in state pay about $2,838 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $11,195 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Miami Dade College generally make around $49,903. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuny Queensborough Community College placed #9 among the best values for information technology. Cuny Queensborough Community College is a large public school located in the city of Bayside. Students from in state pay about $5,210 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,090. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $10,052 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Cuny Queensborough Community College earn a median of $23,674 early in their careers. Set against $10,052 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Tarrant County College District landed the #10 spot for information technology value this year. Tarrant County College District is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth. In-state tuition and fees average $1,863, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $13,463 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Tarrant County College District generally make around $37,808. Set against $13,463 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Santa Ana College landed the #11 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,180, compared with $10,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,196 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Santa Ana College earn a median of $39,633 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Pellissippi State Community College came in at #12 for value in information technology this year. Pellissippi State Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Knoxville. In-state tuition and fees average $4,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,770. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Pellissippi State Community College generally make around $44,224. Set against $10,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Metropolitan Community College Area came in at #13 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $14,340 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $45,583 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,340 median debt.
Suffolk County Community College earned the #14 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,630, compared with $12,460 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,250 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $35,667. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Hillsborough Community College placed #15 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,491, compared with $9,088 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,142 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $44,101. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sinclair Community College landed the #16 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $12,525. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Sinclair Community College generally make around $35,348. Set against $12,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wayne Community College placed #17 among the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,566, with out-of-state students paying around $8,710. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $33,116. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wilkes Community College came in at #18 for value in information technology this year. Set in the town of Wilkesboro, Wilkes Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,572 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,716 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Wilkes Community College generally make around $36,341. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mission College placed #19 among the best values for information technology. Mission College is a large public school located in the city of Santa Clara. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,438, compared with $12,500 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $17,223 in student loans. Median earnings reach $50,936 ten years out. Set against $17,223 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Imperial Valley College came in at #20 for value in information technology this year. Set in the rural area of Imperial, Imperial Valley College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,126, while out-of-state students pay about $8,830. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $6,176. Information Technology graduates of Imperial Valley College earn a median of $42,617 early in their careers. Set against $6,176 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #21 spot for information technology value this year. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. In-state tuition and fees average $2,628, with out-of-state students paying around $8,772. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Fayetteville Technical Community College earn a median of $32,154 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Utah Valley University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $51,242. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
John Tyler Community College landed the #23 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,082 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,520. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from John Tyler Community College generally make around $40,984. Set against $8,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Johnston Community College landed the #24 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the town of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $2,756 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,900. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,490 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,472. That is a strong return on a $9,490 median debt.
Tulsa Community College landed the #25 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,792, while out-of-state students pay about $9,720. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,509. Information Technology graduates of Tulsa Community College earn a median of $41,718 early in their careers. Set against $9,509 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 176 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 176 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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