[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 18 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.
For return on investment in information technology, no school beat University Of North Carolina At Charlotte this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,239, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. Students borrow a median of $24,673 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn a median of $89,376 early in their careers. Set against $24,673 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at North Carolina A And T State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina A And T State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,813, with out-of-state students paying around $20,673. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,000. Information Technology graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $73,328 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. North Carolina A And T State University admits about 50% of applicants.
East Carolina University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $81,753. Set against $24,747 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. East Carolina University admits about 89% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Campbell University earned it the #4 place for information technology. Set in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,600. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,915 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Campbell University generally make around $54,232. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh earn a median of $38,028 early in their careers.
Montreat College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the suburb of Montreat, Montreat College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,450. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,168 in student loans. 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.
Notes and References
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 · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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