[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find the best return on investment for information technology students.
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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 Arkansas Northeastern College this year. Located in the town of Blytheville, Arkansas Northeastern College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $2,570 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,250 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $7,944 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Arkansas Northeastern College earn a median of $47,773 early in their careers. Set against $7,944 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville, which ranked #2. University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville is a small public school located in the town of Batesville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,630, while out-of-state students pay about $4,662. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,265 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $64,187. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes College Of The Ouachitas one of the best values for information technology. Located in the town of Malvern, College Of The Ouachitas is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,788, while out-of-state students pay about $4,388. Median earnings reach $37,374 ten years out.
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,040, while out-of-state students pay about $6,480. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $8,488 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Southern Arkansas University Tech earn a median of $34,302 early in their careers. Set against $8,488 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton, which ranked #5. University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Morrilton. In-state tuition and fees average $3,648, while out-of-state students pay about $4,728. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $13,758. Early-career information technology graduates make about $47,729. That is a strong return on a $13,758 median debt. University Of Arkansas Community College Morrilton admits about 100% of applicants.
Grantham University landed the #6 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of LIttle Rock, Grantham University is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,520 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $32,853. Information Technology graduates of Grantham University earn a median of $86,607 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Arkansas Tech University came in at #7 for value in information technology this year. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,674, while out-of-state students pay about $14,668. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,257 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $45,115. Set against $23,257 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,960, while out-of-state students pay about $15,690. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $20,385. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus generally make around $41,723. That is a strong return on a $20,385 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Pulaski Technical College placed #9 among the best values for information technology. Pulaski Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of North Little Rock. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,300, while out-of-state students pay about $9,450. Students borrow a median of $15,043 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Pulaski Technical College generally make around $32,554. Set against $15,043 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Central Arkansas placed #10 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,523, compared with $18,023 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $22,920 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas generally make around $43,187. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Central Arkansas admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock placed #11 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,911, compared with $22,721 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $27,093 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earn a median of $47,170 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock admits about 59% of applicants.
Henderson State University earned the #12 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,244, compared with $10,620 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,234 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Henderson State University generally make around $40,131. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 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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