[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value information technology schools.
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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 Strayer University Global Region the best value for a degree in information technology in District of Columbia. Strayer University Global Region is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $13,920 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $28,174 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Strayer University Global Region earn a median of $74,623 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,174 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the best values for information technology. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $67,710. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $18,143 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $105,694. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 47%.
Georgetown University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,089. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $16,483. Information Technology graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $139,527 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgetown University admits about 13% 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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