
[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 28 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.
Leading the list is Montgomery College, our #1 best value for information technology in Maryland. Set in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,394 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,250. Students borrow a median of $11,230 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Montgomery College generally make around $24,833. Set against $11,230 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Frederick Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Frederick Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Frederick. In-state tuition and fees average $3,849, while out-of-state students pay about $10,042. Students borrow a median of $10,778 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $43,733. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Carroll Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the town of Westminster, Carroll Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,308, compared with $10,158 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,398 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Carroll Community College earn a median of $49,058 early in their careers. Set against $17,398 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at The Community College Of Baltimore County, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,110 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,182. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $36,590. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #5 makes Hagerstown Community College one of the best values for information technology. Set in the suburb of Hagerstown, Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,320, compared with $8,190 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $12,000. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,955. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
College Of Southern Maryland ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of La Plata. In-state tuition and fees average $4,200, with out-of-state students paying around $9,450. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,728 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from College Of Southern Maryland generally make around $51,719. Set against $9,728 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Baltimore City Community College placed #7 among the best values for information technology. Baltimore City Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,314, with out-of-state students paying around $7,394. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $11,202 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $51,023. That is a strong return on a $11,202 median debt.
Harford Community College placed #8 among the best values for information technology. Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,032, with out-of-state students paying around $8,832. Students borrow a median of $12,624 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Harford Community College generally make around $50,636. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Prince Georges Community College came in at #9 for value in information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Largo, Prince Georges Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,034 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,762 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,185 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Prince Georges Community College earn a median of $44,587 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,185 median debt.
Cecil College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the rural area of North East, Cecil College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,640, while out-of-state students pay about $10,830. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,952.
University Of Maryland University College placed #11 among the best values for information technology. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,136, while out-of-state students pay about $12,336. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $19,000. Early-career information technology graduates make about $87,677. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Anne Arundel Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Arnold. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,322, with out-of-state students paying around $11,522. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $16,926 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,926 median debt.
Towson University came in at #13 for value in information technology this year. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. Students from in state pay about $11,728 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,820. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $50,370. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Towson University admits about 82% of applicants.
Frostburg State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,220, compared with $25,814 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,340 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Frostburg State University earn a median of $51,247 early in their careers. Set against $25,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Frostburg State University admits about 89% of applicants.
Johns Hopkins University earned the #15 position for value in information technology this year. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $13,426. Early-career information technology graduates make about $119,420. That is a strong return on a $13,426 median debt. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
Strayer University Maryland placed #16 among the best values for information technology. Strayer University Maryland is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Suitland. Students from in state pay about $13,920 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,174 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Strayer University Maryland generally make around $74,623. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #17 position for value in information technology this year. University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, compared with $31,225 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $20,500. Information Technology graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $46,286 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maryland Baltimore County admits about 72% of applicants.
Hood College landed the #18 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Frederick, Hood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,700. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,703 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Hood College earn a median of $59,332 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,703 median debt. Hood College admits about 78% of applicants.
Capitol College landed the #19 spot for information technology value this year. Capitol College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Laurel. In-state tuition and fees average $27,592. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,931 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Capitol College earn a median of $82,648 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,931 median debt. Capitol College admits about 74% of applicants.
Mount St Marys University earned the #20 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the rural area of Emmitsburg, Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $48,630. Students borrow a median of $23,539 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $50,657. Set against $23,539 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Mount St Marys University admits about 74% of applicants.
Stevenson University landed the #21 spot for information technology value this year. Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,560. Students borrow a median of $27,042 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Stevenson University generally make around $50,346. Set against $27,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Stevenson University admits about 79% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 28 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.