[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 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.
Delaware Technical Community College Terry earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in Delaware. Located in the city of Dover, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,332 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,763 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,768 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Delaware Technical Community College Terry earn a median of $27,161 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wilmington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of New Castle. In-state tuition and fees average $12,630. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,054. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Wilmington University generally make around $57,142. Set against $26,054 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), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, 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 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).
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