[Information Technology Management](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/information-technology-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information technology management education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for information technology management students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the information technology management degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Eastern Illinois University the best value for a degree in information technology management in Illinois. Eastern Illinois University is a large public school located in the town of Charleston. In-state tuition and fees average $13,377, with out-of-state students paying around $15,859. Typical student debt for information technology management graduates is $24,293. Information Technology Management graduates of Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $43,603 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Eastern Illinois University admits about 65% of applicants.
Illinois State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology management schools. Set in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,410, while out-of-state students pay about $26,058. Students borrow a median of $21,896 to complete the information technology management program here. Information Technology Management graduates of Illinois State University earn a median of $49,660 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Loyola University Chicago is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology management, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Loyola University Chicago is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,710. Typical student debt for information technology management graduates is $23,521. Early-career information technology management graduates make about $58,568. That is a strong return on a $23,521 median debt. Loyola University Chicago admits about 82% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 5 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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