[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 7 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.
For return on investment in information technology management, no school beat Massachusetts Bay Community College this year. Set in the suburb of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Bay Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,856 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,800. Students borrow a median of $11,008 to complete the information technology management program here. Early-career information technology management graduates make about $44,553. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Clark University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology management, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $58,467 in tuition and fees. Information Technology Management graduates carry a median of $26,153 in student loans. Early-career information technology management graduates make about $43,257. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Students looking for strong value in information technology management will find it at Northeastern University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $66,162 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology management graduates is $25,611. Information Technology Management graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $100,266 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northeastern University admits about 5% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in information technology management will find it at Brandeis University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,080. Students borrow a median of $25,653 to complete the information technology management program here. Early-career information technology management graduates make about $47,783. Set against $25,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 40%.
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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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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