[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 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 Crowder College, our #1 best value for information technology in Missouri. Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,104, compared with $5,784 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,887 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Crowder College generally make around $33,869. Set against $9,887 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,371, while out-of-state students pay about $32,271. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $21,670. Early-career information technology graduates make about $61,383. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Missouri Kansas City admits about 72% of applicants.
University Of Central Missouri came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,304 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $45,496. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Missouri admits about 64% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Missouri St Louis one of the best values for information technology. University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. In-state tuition and fees average $15,120, while out-of-state students pay about $37,620. Students borrow a median of $25,943 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of $53,079 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,943 median debt. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Missouri University Of Science And Technology one of the best values for information technology. Located in the town of Rolla, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,984, with out-of-state students paying around $33,248. Students borrow a median of $23,619 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $74,532. That is a strong return on a $23,619 median debt. Missouri University Of Science And Technology admits about 72% of applicants.
Missouri State University Springfield placed #6 among the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,471. Information Technology graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $49,746 early in their careers. Set against $25,471 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Students borrow a median of $21,000 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $72,886. That is a strong return on a $21,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Lindenwood University landed the #8 spot for information technology value this year. Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,600. Students borrow a median of $31,241 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $60,752. Set against $31,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
Washington University In St Louis came in at #9 for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $68,303. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Washington University In St Louis admits about 12% of applicants.
Park University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,116. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Park University earn a median of $59,664 early in their careers. 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), 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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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