[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information technology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 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.
Purdue University Northwest tops our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools in Indiana. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue University Northwest is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,357, with out-of-state students paying around $15,504. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,083. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Purdue University Northwest generally make around $51,424. Set against $25,083 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Purdue University Northwest admits about 72% of applicants.
Ivy Tech Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,154 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,935. Students borrow a median of $11,889 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,734. Set against $11,889 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Purdue University Global earned it the #3 place for information technology. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,101, compared with $14,412 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $39,052 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $64,002. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Vincennes University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,126, compared with $16,858 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,506. Information Technology graduates of Vincennes University earn a median of $45,976 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,506 median debt.
Purdue University Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $19,844. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Southern Indiana earned the #6 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,066 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,907 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $21,999 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Southern Indiana earn a median of $47,216 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,999 median debt. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
Ball State University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,518. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Ball State University generally make around $47,863. That is a strong return on a $24,518 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #8 for value in information technology this year. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $84,452 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,542 median debt. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.
Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global earned the #9 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the rural area of Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,648. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,250. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,541. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt.
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies landed the #10 spot for information technology value this year. Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Wayne. Students from in state pay about $9,896 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $36,380. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies generally make around $45,947. Set against $36,380 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Indiana Institute Of Technology landed the #11 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,361. Students borrow a median of $36,380 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Indiana Institute Of Technology earn a median of $56,185 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
Mycomputercareeredu Indianapolis earned the #12 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Mycomputercareeredu Indianapolis is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,500. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,700. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 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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