[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) 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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment 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 University Of Wisconsin Parkside, our #1 best value for information technology in Wisconsin. Located in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,270 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,429. Students borrow a median of $24,485 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Parkside earn a median of $40,365 early in their careers. Set against $24,485 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Parkside admits about 75% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,248 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point generally make around $59,680. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point admits about 92% of applicants.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,657. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,561. Set against $26,657 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%.
A rank of #4 makes Concordia University Wisconsin one of the best values for information technology. Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mequon. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,172 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Concordia University Wisconsin generally make around $58,227. That is a strong return on a $27,172 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Marquette University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Students from in state pay about $51,170 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $22,536 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $84,797. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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