[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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
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.
For return on investment in information technology management, no school beat Lindenwood University this year. Located in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,600. Typical student debt for information technology management graduates is $29,485. Soon after graduation, information technology management degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $83,143. That is a strong return on a $29,485 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.
Students looking for strong value in information technology management will find it at Washington University In St Louis, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Typical student debt for information technology management graduates is $17,553. Soon after graduation, information technology management degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $105,658. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Webster University earned it the #3 place for information technology management. Webster University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,750. Typical student debt for information technology management graduates is $25,939. Information Technology Management graduates of Webster University earn a median of $92,944 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, 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 3 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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