[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 9 schools to build this 2027 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.
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in Utah. Located in the city of Orem, Utah Valley University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,600 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $82,675 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,600 median debt.
Weber State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $19,176 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,176 median debt.
Southern Utah University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,962, with out-of-state students paying around $21,192. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $12,886. Early-career information technology graduates make about $104,483. That is a strong return on a $12,886 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Latter Day Saints Business College earned it the #4 place for information technology. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,004. Median earnings reach $50,630 ten years out.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Governors University earned it the #5 place for information technology. Western Governors University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Students borrow a median of $16,194 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Western Governors University earn a median of $107,127 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Brigham Young University Provo earned the #6 position for value in information technology this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,000. Information Technology graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $83,533 early in their careers. Set against $9,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
Dixie State College Of Utah landed the #7 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,306, with out-of-state students paying around $18,246. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $18,666. Information Technology graduates of Dixie State College Of Utah earn a median of $42,266 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,666 median debt.
University Of Utah earned the #8 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $20,798. Early-career information technology graduates make about $60,527. That is a strong return on a $20,798 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Neumont University earned the #9 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, Neumont University is a small private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,360 in tuition and fees. Graduates go on to earn a median of $97,827 ten years after entry. The acceptance rate is 87%.
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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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 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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