[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information technology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 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.
Our analysis ranked Metropolitan Community College Area the best value for a degree in information technology in Nebraska. Located in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $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.
A rank of #2 makes Northeast Community College one of the best values for information technology. Located in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $37,509 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Nebraska At Omaha one of the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, while out-of-state students pay about $23,206. Students borrow a median of $19,875 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $58,750 early in their careers. Set against $19,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%.
Bellevue University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,873 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $29,513. Early-career information technology graduates make about $73,871. That is a strong return on a $29,513 median debt.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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