[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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.
Central Connecticut State University tops our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools in Connecticut. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Students from in state pay about $13,050 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,550. Students borrow a median of $19,415 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $69,334. That is a strong return on a $19,415 median debt. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Connecticut one of the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,591 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $75,649. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
Sacred Heart University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $50,404. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,908. Early-career information technology graduates make about $58,214. Set against $26,908 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 65%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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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