[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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 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.
Our analysis ranked Northern Kentucky University the best value for a degree in information technology in Kentucky. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,088, compared with $21,912 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $62,411 early in their careers. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Kentucky State University one of the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Frankfort, Kentucky State University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,387 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,578 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,774 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $28,497. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Murray State University, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,420. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Murray State University generally make around $48,423. That is a strong return on a $23,420 median debt. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants.
Western Kentucky University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $48,863. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Kentucky University admits about 94% of applicants.
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,320, with out-of-state students paying around $21,230. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,145 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $39,867 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
University Of The Cumberlands ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $9,875 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,951 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $40,725. That is a strong return on a $23,951 median debt. University Of The Cumberlands admits about 99% of applicants.
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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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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