[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information technology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value information technology schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the information technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Baltimore City Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools in Maryland. Set in the city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,314, with out-of-state students paying around $7,394. Students borrow a median of $11,202 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $38,858. Set against $11,202 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at College Of Southern Maryland, which ranked #2. College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of La Plata. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,200, compared with $9,450 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,728 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $51,719. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Frostburg State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Frostburg. In-state tuition and fees average $10,220, with out-of-state students paying around $25,814. Students borrow a median of $30,750 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,214. That is a strong return on a $30,750 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Maryland College Park is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $89,502 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,836 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Towson University earned it the #5 place for information technology. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,562 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $53,171. Set against $20,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.
Strayer University Maryland earned the #6 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Suitland, Strayer University Maryland is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,920. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $50,737 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $67,315. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Capitol College came in at #7 for value in information technology this year. Capitol College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Laurel. In-state tuition and fees average $27,592. Students borrow a median of $26,790 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Capitol College generally make around $63,334. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Capitol College admits about 74% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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