by our College Data Analytics Team
[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information technology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 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.
Delgado Community College earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in Louisiana. Set in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,279. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,283. Early-career information technology graduates make about $36,073. That is a strong return on a $25,283 median debt.
Bossier Parish Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Bossier City, Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,268. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Bossier Parish Community College earn a median of $40,080 early in their careers. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #3 makes Louisiana Tech University one of the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,125, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,846 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $49,261 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
This list is compiled 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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