[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.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value information technology schools.
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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 Vermont, our #1 best value for information technology in Vermont. Community College Of Vermont is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Montpelier. In-state tuition and fees average $6,920, with out-of-state students paying around $13,640. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $12,125 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Community College Of Vermont earn a median of $34,182 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes Norwich University one of the best values for information technology. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,740. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,399. Information Technology graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $60,988 early in their careers. Set against $26,399 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
A rank of #3 makes Champlain College one of the best values for information technology. Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Burlington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,850. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,250. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Champlain College generally make around $84,175. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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