[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 20 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes 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 Bluegrass Community And Technical College this year. Bluegrass Community And Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Lexington. Students from in state pay about $4,808 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,512. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $13,366 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $44,431. That is a strong return on a $13,366 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northern Kentucky University earned it the #2 place for information technology. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,088, while out-of-state students pay about $21,912. Students borrow a median of $25,572 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $52,565 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants.
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. In-state tuition and fees average $9,875. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $22,868. Early-career information technology graduates make about $50,547. Set against $22,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of The Cumberlands admits about 99% of applicants.
Murray State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. 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. That is a strong return on a $23,420 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
Lindsey Wilson College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the town of Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,808 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,119 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Lindsey Wilson College generally make around $37,808. That is a strong return on a $24,119 median debt.
University Of Kentucky ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,502 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $49,568 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%.
University Of Louisville ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. In-state tuition and fees average $13,136, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $21,910 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $58,534 early in their careers. Set against $21,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
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. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,148. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Campbellsville University generally make around $43,474. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Union College Kentucky placed #9 among the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Barbourville, Union College Kentucky is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,946. Students borrow a median of $27,852 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Union College Kentucky generally make around $54,587. That is a strong return on a $27,852 median debt. Union College Kentucky admits about 63% of applicants.
Sullivan University came in at #10 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,141. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Sullivan University generally make around $54,557. That is a strong return on a $26,141 median debt.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 20 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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