by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value information technology schools.
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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.
Our analysis ranked Bossier Parish Community College the best value for a degree in information technology in Louisiana. Located in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,268 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,080. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Delgado Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,279. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,283 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $36,073. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tulane University Of Louisiana is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,678 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $54,082 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 14%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
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