[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value information technology schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Metropolitan Community College Area earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in Nebraska. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,340. Information Technology graduates of Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $45,583 early in their careers. Set against $14,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northeast Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,509. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at University Of Nebraska At Omaha, which ranked #3. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,718, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $19,875. Information Technology graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $58,750 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,875 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Bellevue University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,873 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,513 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Bellevue University generally make around $73,871. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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