[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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for information technology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is Minnesota State Community And Technical College, our #1 best value for information technology in Minnesota. Located in the rural area of Fergus Falls, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,908. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Minnesota State Community And Technical College generally make around $44,836. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Minneapolis Community And Technical College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Students from in state pay about $6,161 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,036 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Minneapolis Community And Technical College generally make around $43,164. That is a strong return on a $24,036 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Metropolitan State University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,840. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $26,113 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $59,158. That is a strong return on a $26,113 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.
A rank of #4 makes Capella University one of the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $37,539 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $97,688. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Minnesota State University Mankato is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $20,625. Early-career information technology graduates make about $71,742. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #6 for value in information technology this year. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. Students from in state pay about $54,398 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,923. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $99,071. Set against $23,923 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 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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