[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 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.
Central Connecticut State University earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in Connecticut. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $19,415. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $69,334. That is a strong return on a $19,415 median debt. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants.
University Of Connecticut came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, 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. Set against $19,591 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 52%.
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. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,404. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,908. Information Technology graduates of Sacred Heart University earn a median of $58,214 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 3 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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