[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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.
For return on investment in information technology, no school beat University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville this year. University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville is a small public school located in the town of Batesville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,630, compared with $4,662 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,265 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville earn a median of $64,187 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,265 median debt.
Arkansas Tech University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,674, while out-of-state students pay about $14,668. Students borrow a median of $19,975 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $45,904. Set against $19,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Arkansas At Little Rock one of the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,911, with out-of-state students paying around $22,721. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $22,650 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $47,170. That is a strong return on a $22,650 median debt. The acceptance rate is 59%.
Harding University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,962. Students borrow a median of $19,338 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $53,629. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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