[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.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2027 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.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte tops our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools in North Carolina. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,239 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,492. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,673. Information Technology graduates of University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn a median of $89,376 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,673 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes East Carolina University one of the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,361, with out-of-state students paying around $23,638. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,747. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $81,753. That is a strong return on a $24,747 median debt. East Carolina University admits about 89% of applicants.
North Carolina A And T State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,813, compared with $20,673 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $73,328 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. In-state tuition and fees average $7,277, with out-of-state students paying around $24,152. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,013. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington generally make around $46,164. That is a strong return on a $23,013 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Campbell University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,600. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,915 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Campbell University earn a median of $54,232 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,915 median debt. Campbell University admits about 87% of applicants.
Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh earned the #6 position for value in information technology this year. Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Raleigh. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $38,028.
Montreat College placed #7 among the best values for information technology. Located in the suburb of Montreat, Montreat College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $36,450. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,168. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Montreat College generally make around $29,234. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Montreat College admits about 69% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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