[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 20 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.
Lorain County Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Elyria, Lorain County Community College is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,265, while out-of-state students pay about $8,860. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $17,611. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Lorain County Community College generally make around $40,095. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Cuyahoga Community College District is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Cuyahoga Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Cleveland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,636. Information Technology graduates of Cuyahoga Community College District earn a median of $39,394 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,636 median debt.
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,517, with out-of-state students paying around $10,044. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $20,167 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Cincinnati State Technical And Community College earn a median of $42,452 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
North Central State College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Mansfield, North Central State College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,786, compared with $11,374 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $12,236. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from North Central State College generally make around $47,458. Set against $12,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Sinclair Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, with out-of-state students paying around $8,556. Students borrow a median of $12,525 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Sinclair Community College earn a median of $35,348 early in their careers. Set against $12,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Stark State College landed the #6 spot for information technology value this year. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,790, compared with $7,886 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,349 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $42,724. Set against $17,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Edison State Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the rural area of Piqua, Edison State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,499, while out-of-state students pay about $8,346. Students borrow a median of $15,406 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Edison State Community College generally make around $43,481. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lakeland Community College earned the #8 position for value in information technology this year. Lakeland Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Kirtland. Students from in state pay about $3,872 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,235 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $19,857 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $51,941. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Belmont College landed the #9 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the rural area of St Clairsville, Belmont College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,698, with out-of-state students paying around $7,200. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $20,524 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $58,414. That is a strong return on a $20,524 median debt.
Kent State University At Stark ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the suburb of North Canton, Kent State University At Stark is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,211 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,969. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,301. Information Technology graduates of Kent State University At Stark earn a median of $39,591 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kent State University At Trumbull placed #11 among the best values for information technology. Set in the rural area of Warren, Kent State University At Trumbull is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,211 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,969. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,435 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Kent State University At Trumbull earn a median of $37,623 early in their careers. Set against $23,435 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Clark State Community College came in at #12 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Clark State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,393, with out-of-state students paying around $8,049. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $20,740 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Clark State Community College generally make around $39,734. That is a strong return on a $20,740 median debt.
Northwest State Community College came in at #13 for value in information technology this year. Set in the rural area of Archbold, Northwest State Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,698, while out-of-state students pay about $9,170. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,565. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Northwest State Community College generally make around $45,123. That is a strong return on a $11,565 median debt.
Wright State University Main Campus placed #14 among the best values for information technology. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,991 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,836. Information Technology graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $49,077 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #15 spot for information technology value this year. University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Akron. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $29,484 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $44,212 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,484 median debt. University Of Akron Main Campus admits about 60% of applicants.
University Of Northwestern Ohio earned the #16 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Lima, University Of Northwestern Ohio is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,366. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,805 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Northwestern Ohio earn a median of $44,784 early in their careers. Set against $23,805 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Franklin University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,577. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,858. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Franklin University generally make around $65,120. Set against $27,858 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #18 position for value in information technology this year. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,530. Early-career information technology graduates make about $58,659. That is a strong return on a $23,530 median debt. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Mycomputercareeredu Columbus earned the #19 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Mycomputercareeredu Columbus is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $15,833 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Mycomputercareeredu Columbus earn a median of $46,099 early in their careers. Set against $15,833 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The University Of Findlay earned the #20 position for value in information technology this year. The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Findlay. In-state tuition and fees average $41,164. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,759 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $57,676. That is a strong return on a $25,759 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.
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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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 20 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.
