[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value information technology schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Utah Valley University tops our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools in Utah. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,478 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Utah Valley University generally make around $51,242. Set against $16,478 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Weber State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, with out-of-state students paying around $17,545. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $12,250. Early-career information technology graduates make about $74,865. That is a strong return on a $12,250 median debt.
Latter Day Saints Business College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Students from in state pay about $4,004 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,630 ten years after entry.
Western Governors University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,167 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $84,242. That is a strong return on a $23,167 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Utah State University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,560, compared with $24,993 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $17,996. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Utah State University generally make around $71,335. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants.
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,250. Early-career information technology graduates make about $80,934. That is a strong return on a $14,250 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Dixie State College Of Utah came in at #7 for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,306 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,246. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $20,944 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Dixie State College Of Utah earn a median of $46,382 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,944 median debt.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
