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2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region

62 Ranked Colleges
4,676 Degrees Awarded
$9,500 Avg Net Price*
Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 40,555 people earned their degree in information technology, making the major the 42nd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, information technology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $46,525 and had an average of $26,794 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 4,676 information technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,751 and $27,009 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking analyzed 62 colleges that offered a degree in information technology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great information technology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the information technology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Information Technology in the Great Lakes Region

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Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, Wisconsin

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fox Valley Technical College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Appleton, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s IT degrees to 90 students in 2020-2021.

FVTC also made our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #2. The estimated yearly cost for FVTC is $12,207 for great lakes region it students.

Read more about Information Technology at Fox Valley Technical College

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Out of the 62 schools in the Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Madison Area Technical College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this fairly large public school awarded 152 diplomas to qualified ’s IT students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our great lakes region it students list, Madison College has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Madison Area Technical College is $10,053 for great lakes region it students.

Full Madison College Information Technology Report

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Out of the 62 schools in the Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #3 spot on the list. Shell Lake, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s IT degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WITC, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $10,003 for great lakes region it students per year to attend Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Information Technology at WITC

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Out of the 62 schools in the Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #4 spot on the list. MATC is a fairly large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 43 ’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our great lakes region it students list, MATC has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend MATC is $8,721 for great lakes region it students.

Read full report on Information Technology at Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, Wisconsin

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Gateway Technical College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region. Gateway Technical College is a public institution located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 62 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Gateway Technical College, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. It costs about $8,487 for Great Lakes Region IT students per year to attend Gateway Technical College.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Information Technology at Gateway Technical College

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Western Technical College
La Crosse, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #6, Western Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. La Crosse, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s IT degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

Western Technical College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Western Technical College is $10,279 for Great Lakes Region IT students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Information Technology at Western Technical College

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Waukesha County Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #7. Waukesha County Technical College is a medium-sized school located in Pewaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 42 ’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

WCTC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Waukesha County Technical College is $9,749 for Great Lakes Region IT students.

Full WCTC Information Technology Report

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #8. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 50 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

NWTC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend NWTC is $10,962 for Great Lakes Region IT students.

Read more about Information Technology at NWTC

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Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, Illinois

Southwestern Illinois College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #9. Southwestern Illinois College is a public institution located in Belleville, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SWIC also took the #25 spot in our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Southwestern Illinois College is $6,995 for Great Lakes Region IT students.

Read more about Information Technology at Southwestern Illinois College

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Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Oakland Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #10. This fairly large school is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and it awarded 44 ’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our great lakes region it students list, Oakland Community College has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Oakland Community College is $3,665 for great lakes region it students.

Read full report on Information Technology at Oakland Community College

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Sinclair Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s IT degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sinclair Community College, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Sinclair Community College is $4,959 for Great Lakes Region IT students.

Full Sinclair Community College Information Technology Report

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Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Moraine Park Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #12. Moraine Park Technical College is a small public school situated in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. It awarded 38 ’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

Moraine Park Technical College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Moraine Park Technical College is $9,464 for great lakes region it students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Read full report on Information Technology at Moraine Park Technical College

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Cincinnati State is a public institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Cincinnati State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is $5,532 for great lakes region it students.

Full Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Information Technology Report

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #14. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s IT degrees to 335 students in 2020-2021.

Ivy Tech Community College also made our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #12. It costs about $7,669 for great lakes region it students per year to attend Ivy Tech Community College.

Read full report on Information Technology at Ivy Tech Community College

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Purdue University Global
Indianapolis, Indiana

With a ranking of #15, Purdue University Global did quite well on the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this large public school handed out 434 degrees to qualified ’s IT students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Purdue University Global, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking.

Full Purdue University Global Information Technology Report

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Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Washtenaw Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Washtenaw Community College is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 26 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Washtenaw Community College is $3,624 for Great Lakes Region IT students.

Full Washtenaw Community College Information Technology Report

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan

Ferris State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Ferris is a public institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 51 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ferris, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Ferris is $12,213 for Great Lakes Region IT students.

Read full report on Information Technology at Ferris

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Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Mid-State Technical College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Mid-State Technical College is a public institution located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Mid-State Technical College is $9,653 for Great Lakes Region IT students.

Read more about Information Technology at Mid-State

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Baker College
Owosso, Michigan

With a ranking of #19, Baker College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Baker College is located in Owosso, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 115 ’s IT degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $12,575 for Great Lakes Region IT students per year to attend Baker College.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Information Technology at Baker College

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Wayne County Community College District did quite well in the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #20. Detroit, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s IT degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Wayne County Community College District is $4,757 for Great Lakes Region IT students.

Full WCCCD Information Technology Report

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Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Cleveland, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s IT degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $4,909 for Great Lakes Region IT students per year to attend Cuyahoga Community College District.

Full Cuyahoga Community College District Information Technology Report

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University of Akron Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #22. Akron, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s IT degrees to 49 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $17,945 for Great Lakes Region IT students per year to attend University of Akron Main Campus.

Read full report on Information Technology at University of Akron Main Campus

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Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #23, Lakeshore Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Cleveland, Wisconsin, and it awarded 9 ’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $8,545 for Great Lakes Region IT students per year to attend LTC.

Read full report on Information Technology at Lakeshore Technical College

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Illinois State University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Normal, Illinois, this large public school awarded 69 degrees to qualified ’s IT students in 2020-2021.

Illinois State also made our “Best Information Technology Schools in the Great Lakes Region” list, coming in at #10. It costs about $20,830 for great lakes region it students per year to attend Illinois State University.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Information Technology at Illinois State

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Western Illinois University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Best Value IT Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Western Illinois University is a public institution located in Macomb, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Western Illinois University is $15,305 for great lakes region it students.

Read more about Information Technology at WIU

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