[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 17 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.
Essex County College tops our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools in New Jersey. Essex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Newark. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,415, while out-of-state students pay about $9,523. Students borrow a median of $12,472 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Essex County College earn a median of $37,915 early in their careers. Set against $12,472 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Mercer County Community College one of the best values for information technology. Set in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,310 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,174. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Mercer County Community College generally make around $45,389. That is a strong return on a $12,250 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Camden County College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,320, while out-of-state students pay about $4,416. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $12,999. Early-career information technology graduates make about $39,549. That is a strong return on a $12,999 median debt.
Hudson County Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,384, while out-of-state students pay about $9,248. Students borrow a median of $10,671 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Hudson County Community College generally make around $35,909. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at County College Of Morris earned it the #5 place for information technology. County College Of Morris is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Randolph. Students from in state pay about $6,210 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,310. Students borrow a median of $9,420 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of County College Of Morris earn a median of $30,966 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Bergen Community College came in at #6 for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,913, compared with $9,294 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,720 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $51,280. That is a strong return on a $17,720 median debt.
Brookdale Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,270, while out-of-state students pay about $10,140. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $12,651. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,282. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saint Peters College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peters College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $42,552 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $22,969. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Saint Peters College generally make around $50,944. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Montclair State University landed the #9 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,912, compared with $26,022 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,286 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $44,369 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Montclair State University admits about 88% of applicants.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #10 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,974, with out-of-state students paying around $37,664. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,755. Early-career information technology graduates make about $71,549. Set against $24,755 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
New Jersey City University earned the #11 position for value in information technology this year. New Jersey City University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,460. Students borrow a median of $22,107 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of New Jersey City University earn a median of $47,083 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,107 median debt. New Jersey City University admits about 98% of applicants.
Rowan University came in at #12 for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $52,031. That is a strong return on a $24,488 median debt. Rowan University admits about 78% of applicants.
Rider University earned the #13 position for value in information technology this year. Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,120. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,241. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Rider University generally make around $48,601. Set against $26,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Lincoln Technical Institute Iselin placed #14 among the best values for information technology. Located in the suburb of Iselin, Lincoln Technical Institute Iselin is a small private for-profit university. Students borrow a median of $12,727 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Lincoln Technical Institute Iselin generally make around $31,797. That is a strong return on a $12,727 median debt.
Lincoln Technical Institute Moorestown earned the #15 position for value in information technology this year. Lincoln Technical Institute Moorestown is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Moorestown. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $12,016 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Lincoln Technical Institute Moorestown generally make around $35,707. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus came in at #16 for value in information technology this year. Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Paramus. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $12,827 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,995. Set against $12,827 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Stevens Institute Of Technology ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $63,462. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Stevens Institute Of Technology earn a median of $87,055 early in their careers. Set against $26,767 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Stevens Institute Of Technology admits about 48% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 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.
