[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 173 schools to find the best return on investment for information technology students.
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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.
Durham Technical Community College earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in the Southeast Region. Durham Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Durham. In-state tuition and fees average $2,240, with out-of-state students paying around $7,531. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,938 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Durham Technical Community College earn a median of $46,407 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Central Piedmont Community College one of the best values for information technology. Central Piedmont Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,792, compared with $8,936 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $10,456 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,854. Set against $10,456 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
St Petersburg College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,682 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Students borrow a median of $24,385 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from St Petersburg College generally make around $48,218. Set against $24,385 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Students from in state pay about $2,657 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,631. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $19,139 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,748. That is a strong return on a $19,139 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wilkes Community College earned it the #5 place for information technology. Set in the town of Wilkesboro, Wilkes Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,572 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,716. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Wilkes Community College generally make around $36,341. Set against $9,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hillsborough Community College placed #6 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,491 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,088 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $16,142. Early-career information technology graduates make about $44,101. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Johnston Community College placed #7 among the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,756, while out-of-state students pay about $8,900. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,490. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,472. Set against $9,490 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Indian River State College came in at #8 for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,764, with out-of-state students paying around $10,201. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $7,250 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $49,049. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wayne Community College came in at #9 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Goldsboro, Wayne Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,566 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,710. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $5,500. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Wayne Community College generally make around $33,116. That is a strong return on a $5,500 median debt.
Cleveland Community College earned the #10 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,602 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,746. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $7,131 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $39,891. Set against $7,131 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Pellissippi State Community College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Knoxville, Pellissippi State Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,770. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Pellissippi State Community College earn a median of $44,224 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Craven Community College earned the #12 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the town of New Bern, Craven Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,022, with out-of-state students paying around $6,630. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $8,924 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Craven Community College generally make around $30,235. That is a strong return on a $8,924 median debt.
Miami Dade College came in at #13 for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,838, compared with $9,661 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,195. Early-career information technology graduates make about $49,903. Set against $11,195 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Edgecombe Community College placed #14 among the best values for information technology. Located in the rural area of Tarboro, Edgecombe Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,640, while out-of-state students pay about $8,784. Students borrow a median of $22,153 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Edgecombe Community College generally make around $49,528. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Wilson Community College placed #15 among the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Wilson, Wilson Community College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,572, while out-of-state students pay about $8,716. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,846. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Wilson Community College generally make around $47,329. That is a strong return on a $15,846 median debt.
Northwest Florida State College came in at #16 for value in information technology this year. Northwest Florida State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Niceville. Students from in state pay about $2,583 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,612. Students borrow a median of $11,566 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Northwest Florida State College generally make around $48,463. Set against $11,566 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rockingham Community College placed #17 among the best values for information technology. Set in the rural area of Wentworth, Rockingham Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,966, compared with $6,574 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $5,500. Information Technology graduates of Rockingham Community College earn a median of $50,048 early in their careers. Set against $5,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #18 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Technical Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,628, with out-of-state students paying around $8,772. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $15,250 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $32,154. Set against $15,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
West Virginia University At Parkersburg placed #19 among the best values for information technology. Set in the rural area of Parkersburg, West Virginia University At Parkersburg is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,476, while out-of-state students pay about $9,424. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $15,595 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $45,400. That is a strong return on a $15,595 median debt.
Piedmont Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Piedmont Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Roxboro. In-state tuition and fees average $2,556, compared with $8,700 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,000. Information Technology graduates of Piedmont Community College earn a median of $68,517 early in their careers. Set against $11,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Sampson Community College came in at #21 for value in information technology this year. Located in the town of Clinton, Sampson Community College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,877, with out-of-state students paying around $9,789. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $12,596. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Sampson Community College generally make around $45,929. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
John Tyler Community College landed the #22 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,082, with out-of-state students paying around $11,520. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of John Tyler Community College earn a median of $40,984 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Nash Community College came in at #23 for value in information technology this year. Set in the rural area of Rocky Mount, Nash Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,866 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,866. Students borrow a median of $16,969 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Nash Community College earn a median of $45,512 early in their careers. Set against $16,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lenoir Community College placed #24 among the best values for information technology. Lenoir Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Kinston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,578, while out-of-state students pay about $8,822. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,984. Early-career information technology graduates make about $38,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Sandhills Community College placed #25 among the best values for information technology. Set in the rural area of Pinehurst, Sandhills Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $6,648. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,238 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Sandhills Community College earn a median of $46,492 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,238 median debt.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 173 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 173 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.
