[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 11 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.
Bluegrass Community And Technical College tops our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools in Kentucky. Located in the city of Lexington, Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,808, while out-of-state students pay about $6,512. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $13,366 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Bluegrass Community And Technical College earn a median of $44,431 early in their careers. Set against $13,366 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Northern Kentucky University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,088, with out-of-state students paying around $21,912. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,572. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $52,565. That is a strong return on a $25,572 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of The Cumberlands earned it the #3 place for information technology. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,875. Students borrow a median of $22,868 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $50,547 early in their careers. Set against $22,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.
Murray State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, with out-of-state students paying around $19,836. Students borrow a median of $23,420 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Murray State University generally make around $48,423. Set against $23,420 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Lindsey Wilson College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,808. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,119. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,808. Set against $24,119 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Louisville landed the #6 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,136, with out-of-state students paying around $29,482. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $21,910 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $58,534. That is a strong return on a $21,910 median debt. University Of Louisville admits about 79% of applicants.
University Of Kentucky earned the #7 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Kentucky generally make around $49,568. Set against $24,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Campbellsville University landed the #8 spot for information technology value this year. Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Campbellsville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,998. Students borrow a median of $24,148 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Campbellsville University earn a median of $43,474 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,148 median debt. Campbellsville University admits about 80% of applicants.
Pikeville College landed the #9 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the town of Pikeville, Pikeville College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $24,850. Students borrow a median of $22,966 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Pikeville College earn a median of $57,157 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Union College Kentucky earned the #10 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the town of Barbourville, Union College Kentucky is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $30,946 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $54,587. Set against $27,852 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 63%.
Sullivan University came in at #11 for value in information technology this year. Sullivan University is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,480. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,141. Early-career information technology graduates make about $54,557. Set against $26,141 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 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.
