[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 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.
Sowela Technical Community College tops our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools in Louisiana. Set in the city of Lake Charles, Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,305 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $7,391 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Sowela Technical Community College earn a median of $30,360 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $7,391 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Northshore Technical Community College, which ranked #2. Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lacombe. In-state tuition and fees average $4,299. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,815. Information Technology graduates of Northshore Technical Community College earn a median of $31,601 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,815 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Delgado Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,279. Students borrow a median of $25,283 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Delgado Community College earn a median of $36,073 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,283 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Southeastern Louisiana University, which ranked #4. Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public school located in the city of Hammond. Students from in state pay about $8,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,851. Students borrow a median of $22,952 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $55,786 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,952 median debt. Southeastern Louisiana University admits about 99% of applicants.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $21,348 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $49,718 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 5 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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