[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information technology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 8 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.
For return on investment in information technology, no school beat Auburn University At Montgomery this year. Auburn University At Montgomery is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Montgomery. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,700, while out-of-state students pay about $20,668. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $29,746 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $44,249. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Auburn University At Montgomery admits about 92% of applicants.
Columbia Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,224. Students borrow a median of $34,056 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Columbia Southern University generally make around $61,894. That is a strong return on a $34,056 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Troy University one of the best values for information technology. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,176, while out-of-state students pay about $20,352. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $26,439 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,723. Set against $26,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Troy University admits about 96% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Alabama At Birmingham earned it the #4 place for information technology. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $76,770. That is a strong return on a $26,162 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.
University Of Alabama At Huntsville came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,132, while out-of-state students pay about $26,408. Students borrow a median of $24,797 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $98,129 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,797 median debt. University Of Alabama At Huntsville admits about 69% of applicants.
Alabama State University placed #6 among the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Montgomery, Alabama State University is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,248, compared with $19,576 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $33,709 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,721. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
The University Of Alabama came in at #7 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,180, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,496. Information Technology graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $50,740 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,496 median debt. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Auburn University came in at #8 for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $55,422 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,803 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 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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