[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 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.
Our analysis ranked Dakota State University the best value for a degree in information technology in South Dakota. Located in the town of Madison, Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Dakota State University earn a median of $72,367 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 4 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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