[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 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 14 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.
New River Community And Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in West Virginia. New River Community And Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Beaver. Students from in state pay about $5,156 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,646 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $8,187. Information Technology graduates of New River Community And Technical College earn a median of $44,588 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,187 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at West Virginia University At Parkersburg earned it the #2 place for information technology. Located in the rural area of Parkersburg, West Virginia University At Parkersburg is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,476 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,424. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,595. Early-career information technology graduates make about $45,400. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Mountwest Community And Technical College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Huntington, Mountwest Community And Technical College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,938, compared with $12,304 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,763. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,004. That is a strong return on a $11,763 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at American Public University System earned it the #4 place for information technology. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. Students borrow a median of $21,544 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of American Public University System earn a median of $68,210 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Shepherd University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Shepherd University is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Shepherdstown. Students from in state pay about $9,056 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,082. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $21,830. Information Technology graduates of Shepherd University earn a median of $57,265 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,830 median debt. Shepherd University admits about 97% of applicants.
Salem International University came in at #6 for value in information technology this year. Salem International University is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Salem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,070. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $27,037 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Salem International University generally make around $51,133. Set against $27,037 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Valley College Martinsburg ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Martinsburg, Valley College Martinsburg is a small private for-profit university. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $14,930 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Valley College Martinsburg generally make around $29,022. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 14 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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