[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 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.
Leading the list is Community College Of Rhode Island, our #1 best value for information technology in Rhode Island. Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public school located in the city of Warwick. In-state tuition and fees average $5,550, compared with $14,834 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,940 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Community College Of Rhode Island earn a median of $39,680 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Rhode Island one of the best values for information technology. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $16,942 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,432. Early-career information technology graduates make about $113,214. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brown University earned it the #3 place for information technology. Brown University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. In-state tuition and fees average $71,312. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Brown University earn a median of $62,820 early in their careers. Set against $13,025 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Johnson And Wales University Providence earned it the #4 place for information technology. Located in the city of Providence, Johnson And Wales University Providence is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $41,982 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $26,350 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Johnson And Wales University Providence earn a median of $45,920 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at New England Institute Of Technology, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of East Greenwich, New England Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,275. Students borrow a median of $28,616 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $67,411. Set against $28,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 67%.
Roger Williams University landed the #6 spot for information technology value this year. Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bristol. In-state tuition and fees average $45,197. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,676 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $48,664. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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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