[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for information technology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Mt Hood Community College earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in Oregon. Mt Hood Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Gresham. In-state tuition and fees average $5,247, with out-of-state students paying around $9,819. Students borrow a median of $18,767 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Mt Hood Community College earn a median of $53,948 early in their careers. Set against $18,767 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lane Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Eugene, Lane Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,202, with out-of-state students paying around $13,078. Students borrow a median of $18,373 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Lane Community College earn a median of $60,759 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,373 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Klamath Community College earned it the #3 place for information technology. Set in the town of Klamath Falls, Klamath Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,965 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,025 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $14,644 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $24,370. Set against $14,644 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Portland Community College, which ranked #4. Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,220, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $20,648. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Portland Community College generally make around $49,580. That is a strong return on a $20,648 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Portland State University earned it the #5 place for information technology. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,475 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $47,717 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Portland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
Oregon Institute Of Technology came in at #6 for value in information technology this year. Located in the town of Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,260, compared with $37,196 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,551. Information Technology graduates of Oregon Institute Of Technology earn a median of $63,715 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,551 median debt. Oregon Institute Of Technology admits about 95% of applicants.
Oregon State University earned the #7 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,043 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $51,000. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
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 · 13 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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