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2026 Best Value Information Technology Schools in Minnesota

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,131 Avg Student Debt
$56,029 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Information Technology Badge [Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 9 schools to find the best return on investment for information technology students.

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2026 Best Value Information Technology Schools in Minnesota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Information Technology Schools

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For return on investment in information technology, no school beat Minneapolis Community And Technical College this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,161. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,036 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $43,164. That is a strong return on a $24,036 median debt.

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A rank of #2 makes Winona State University one of the best values for information technology. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,576, while out-of-state students pay about $17,308. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,551 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Winona State University generally make around $53,109. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Capella University earned it the #3 place for information technology. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400. Students borrow a median of $37,539 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Capella University generally make around $97,688. That is a strong return on a $37,539 median debt.

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Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $20,625. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $71,742. Set against $20,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Metropolitan State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,840 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,113 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $59,158. Set against $26,113 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota landed the #6 spot for information technology value this year. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $54,398. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $99,071. That is a strong return on a $23,923 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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