[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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 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.
Our analysis ranked Middlesex County College the best value for a degree in information technology in New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,764, while out-of-state students pay about $7,356. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,514. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,975. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Raritan Valley Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg. Students from in state pay about $5,664 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,584. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,668. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Raritan Valley Community College generally make around $47,248. That is a strong return on a $9,668 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Union County College earned it the #3 place for information technology. Union County College is a large public school located in the suburb of Cranford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,280, with out-of-state students paying around $9,500. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,000. Information Technology graduates of Union County College earn a median of $18,160 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,000 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes County College Of Morris one of the best values for information technology. County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Randolph. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,210, compared with $14,310 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,420. Information Technology graduates of County College Of Morris earn a median of $30,966 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Saint Peters College one of the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $42,552 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Saint Peters College generally make around $32,169. Set against $19,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Peters College admits about 90% of applicants.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earned the #6 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,010 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,000. Information Technology graduates of Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn a median of $41,788 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Montclair State University landed the #7 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,912, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,501 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $65,639. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Montclair State University admits about 88% of applicants.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,974, while out-of-state students pay about $37,664. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn a median of $80,902 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 65%.
New Jersey City University came in at #9 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,460 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of New Jersey City University earn a median of $41,876 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey came in at #10 for value in information technology this year. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the suburb of Wayne. Students from in state pay about $15,704 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,344. Students borrow a median of $26,750 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $42,552. That is a strong return on a $26,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Rutgers University Newark placed #11 among the best values for information technology. Rutgers University Newark is a large public school located in the city of Newark. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,250, with out-of-state students paying around $36,762. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Rutgers University Newark generally make around $90,735. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey came in at #12 for value in information technology this year. Set in the rural area of Galloway, The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,266, compared with $24,524 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,990. Early-career information technology graduates make about $43,490. Set against $24,990 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey admits about 89% of applicants.
Monmouth University landed the #13 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,552. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Monmouth University generally make around $49,709. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Seton Hall University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $53,170 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,422 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Seton Hall University earn a median of $73,706 early in their careers. Set against $23,422 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #15 for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,462. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $87,055. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Stevens Institute Of Technology admits about 48% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 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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