[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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 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.
For return on investment in information technology, no school beat Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College this year. Located in the town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,926, compared with $7,169 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,227. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College generally make around $41,473. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Moraine Park Technical College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,819 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,084 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,874 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $39,552. Set against $14,874 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Nicolet Area Technical College one of the best values for information technology. Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public school located in the rural area of Rhinelander. Students from in state pay about $4,793 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,066. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $11,400 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Nicolet Area Technical College earn a median of $46,419 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,400 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Milwaukee Area Technical College, which ranked #4. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,184, while out-of-state students pay about $7,427. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $18,296. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Milwaukee Area Technical College generally make around $38,325. That is a strong return on a $18,296 median debt.
Lakeshore Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Lakeshore Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Cleveland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,844, while out-of-state students pay about $7,087. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,582. Early-career information technology graduates make about $41,252. Set against $11,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,960 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,997. Information Technology graduates of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earn a median of $42,016 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Northcentral Technical College placed #7 among the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,889, with out-of-state students paying around $7,132. Students borrow a median of $11,709 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $42,296. That is a strong return on a $11,709 median debt.
Western Technical College La Cross ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,078. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $8,705 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Western Technical College La Cross earn a median of $45,077 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,705 median debt.
Waukesha County Technical College placed #9 among the best values for information technology. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. In-state tuition and fees average $4,803, compared with $7,046 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $17,500. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,450. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Fox Valley Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton. In-state tuition and fees average $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $7,283. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $13,375 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $43,909. That is a strong return on a $13,375 median debt.
Mid State Technical College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,002, with out-of-state students paying around $7,171. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $11,626 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $41,678. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College placed #12 among the best values for information technology. Set in the rural area of Fennimore, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,904 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,147. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $12,112 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $42,087. That is a strong return on a $12,112 median debt.
Gateway Technical College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Gateway Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Kenosha. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,956, compared with $7,199 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $14,564 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,529. That is a strong return on a $14,564 median debt.
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater landed the #14 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,616 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,716. Students borrow a median of $25,306 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $45,767 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,306 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Madison Area Technical College landed the #15 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,977, with out-of-state students paying around $7,141. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,528. Information Technology graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $54,784 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,528 median debt.
University Of Wisconsin Platteville placed #16 among the best values for information technology. Located in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $8,644 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,603. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,677 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $56,998. Set against $23,677 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Herzing University Madison ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Herzing University Madison is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Madison. Students from in state pay about $13,450 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $41,837 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $57,229. That is a strong return on a $41,837 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Concordia University Wisconsin placed #18 among the best values for information technology. Concordia University Wisconsin is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mequon. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Students borrow a median of $27,172 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Concordia University Wisconsin generally make around $58,227. Set against $27,172 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Wisconsin admits about 78% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 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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