[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information technology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find the best return on investment for information technology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the information technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Macomb Community College the best value for a degree in information technology in Michigan. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,862 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Macomb Community College earn a median of $38,758 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,862 median debt.
Henry Ford Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,568, with out-of-state students paying around $7,816. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $18,876 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Henry Ford Community College earn a median of $36,247 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,876 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Kalamazoo Valley Community College one of the best values for information technology. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kalamazoo. Students from in state pay about $4,144 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,094 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $15,525 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Kalamazoo Valley Community College earn a median of $44,198 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,525 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Delta College, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,880. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $14,075 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Delta College earn a median of $37,342 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,075 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Schoolcraft College one of the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,799, while out-of-state students pay about $6,501. Students borrow a median of $15,677 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,283. That is a strong return on a $15,677 median debt.
Monroe County Community College earned the #6 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the rural area of Monroe, Monroe County Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,759 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,267 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $16,031 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $47,729. That is a strong return on a $16,031 median debt.
Lansing Community College landed the #7 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the city of Lansing, Lansing Community College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,100, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $16,700. Information Technology graduates of Lansing Community College earn a median of $46,103 early in their careers. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oakland Community College came in at #8 for value in information technology this year. Oakland Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $43,205. Set against $15,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Michigan Flint came in at #9 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Flint, University Of Michigan Flint is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,236, while out-of-state students pay about $27,790. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $31,016 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Michigan Flint earn a median of $51,692 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,016 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Ferris State University earned the #10 position for value in information technology this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. In-state tuition and fees average $14,778. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Ferris State University generally make around $54,840. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Jackson Community College came in at #11 for value in information technology this year. Set in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,350 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,200. Students borrow a median of $16,960 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $41,322. Set against $16,960 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grand Rapids Community College came in at #12 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,179, with out-of-state students paying around $12,219. Students borrow a median of $11,780 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Grand Rapids Community College generally make around $36,189. That is a strong return on a $11,780 median debt.
Oakland University landed the #13 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,735 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,972. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Oakland University generally make around $54,785. That is a strong return on a $25,972 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Mid Michigan Community College came in at #14 for value in information technology this year. Located in the rural area of Harrison, Mid Michigan Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,132 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,864. Students borrow a median of $18,878 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Mid Michigan Community College generally make around $43,078. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Michigan Dearborn earned the #15 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Dearborn, University Of Michigan Dearborn is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,640, while out-of-state students pay about $32,896. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $26,516 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $62,536. That is a strong return on a $26,516 median debt. University Of Michigan Dearborn admits about 56% of applicants.
Michigan Technological University earned the #16 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Michigan Technological University earn a median of $77,810 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Baker College Of Flint earned the #17 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the town of Owosso, Baker College Of Flint is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $13,000 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $28,927. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,254. Set against $28,927 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Detroit Mercy placed #18 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,946. Students borrow a median of $29,053 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $78,535. Set against $29,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Detroit Mercy admits about 75% of applicants.
Western Michigan University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,987, while out-of-state students pay about $19,952. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,981. Early-career information technology graduates make about $48,966. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Eastern Michigan University placed #20 among the best values for information technology. Set in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,990. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $59,433. That is a strong return on a $25,625 median debt. Eastern Michigan University admits about 80% of applicants.
Grand Valley State University placed #21 among the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Allendale, Grand Valley State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,502, while out-of-state students pay about $21,894. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,378. Information Technology graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $50,179 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,378 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Central Michigan University placed #22 among the best values for information technology. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,480 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,857. Information Technology graduates of Central Michigan University earn a median of $50,688 early in their careers. Set against $27,857 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Central Michigan University admits about 90% of applicants.
Michigan State University landed the #23 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,442. Early-career information technology graduates make about $48,185. Set against $23,442 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
Davenport University placed #24 among the best values for information technology. Set in the suburb of Grand Rapids, Davenport University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $24,466. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $28,892 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Davenport University generally make around $64,361. Set against $28,892 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Davenport University admits about 98% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 24 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 24 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
