[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 38 schools to find the best return on investment for information technology students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the information technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in information technology, no school beat Hillsborough Community College this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,491, with out-of-state students paying around $9,088. Students borrow a median of $14,845 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn a median of $40,619 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #2 makes St Petersburg College one of the best values for information technology. Located in the city of St. Petersburg, St Petersburg College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,682 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $49,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Florida State College At Jacksonville one of the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,657, compared with $9,631 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,390. Early-career information technology graduates make about $53,462. That is a strong return on a $23,390 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Pensacola State College, which ranked #4. Pensacola State College is a large public school located in the city of Pensacola. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,361, while out-of-state students pay about $9,463. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,191. Early-career information technology graduates make about $52,764. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Northwest Florida State College, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Niceville, Northwest Florida State College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,583 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,612 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,566. Early-career information technology graduates make about $48,463. Set against $11,566 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Miami Dade College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,838, compared with $9,661 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,250 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $39,418. Set against $11,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Gulf Coast State College placed #7 among the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Panama City, Gulf Coast State College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,370, while out-of-state students pay about $8,635. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $8,286. Early-career information technology graduates make about $49,086. Set against $8,286 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Seminole State College Of Florida came in at #8 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,122, compared with $11,447 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida generally make around $48,049. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Edison State College placed #9 among the best values for information technology. Edison State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,401, compared with $12,979 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $13,356. Information Technology graduates of Edison State College earn a median of $52,597 early in their careers. Set against $13,356 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Eastern Florida State College earned the #10 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Melbourne, Eastern Florida State College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,791, while out-of-state students pay about $10,976. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $18,123. Information Technology graduates of Eastern Florida State College earn a median of $44,690 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tallahassee Community College landed the #11 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,026, while out-of-state students pay about $8,062. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $16,340. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,594. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Florida International University earned the #12 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $70,928. That is a strong return on a $19,349 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%.
Palm Beach State College landed the #13 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,050 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,910. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $11,095 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of $44,759 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Manatee Technical College placed #14 among the best values for information technology. Set in the suburb of Bradenton, Manatee Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $9,726. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Manatee Technical College generally make around $38,735. Set against $9,726 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The University Of West Florida landed the #15 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,776, while out-of-state students pay about $18,658. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $19,677. Information Technology graduates of The University Of West Florida earn a median of $47,141 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $52,885. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
Polk State College earned the #17 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,694, while out-of-state students pay about $9,818. Students borrow a median of $14,806 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Polk State College earn a median of $49,499 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Central Florida placed #18 among the best values for information technology. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $6,368 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $21,620 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $51,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Santa Fe College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,563, while out-of-state students pay about $9,189. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $17,558 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $45,407. That is a strong return on a $17,558 median debt.
Valencia College came in at #20 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,664 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,576 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,486. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $45,819. Set against $15,486 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Charlotte Technical College came in at #21 for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Port Charlotte, Charlotte Technical College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,110 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,110. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,875 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $36,503. Set against $9,875 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Fred K Marchman Technical College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the suburb of New Port Richey, Fred K Marchman Technical College is a small public institution. Early-career information technology graduates make about $28,096.
Technical Education Center Osceola earned the #23 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Kissimmee, Technical Education Center Osceola is a small public university. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $10,812. Information Technology graduates of Technical Education Center Osceola earn a median of $29,420 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,812 median debt.
College Of Central Florida ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Ocala, College Of Central Florida is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,710, while out-of-state students pay about $10,517. Students borrow a median of $18,934 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $48,055. Set against $18,934 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Broward College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,830, while out-of-state students pay about $8,952. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $13,110. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $51,328. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 38 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 38 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
