[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 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 Germanna Community College this year. Located in the rural area of Locust Grove, Germanna Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,257 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,648 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $10,999 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Germanna Community College earn a median of $41,880 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northern Virginia Community College earned it the #2 place for information technology. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,891, with out-of-state students paying around $12,410. Students borrow a median of $11,344 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $44,805. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lord Fairfax Community College earned it the #3 place for information technology. Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Middletown. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,072, while out-of-state students pay about $11,510. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $10,698. Information Technology graduates of Lord Fairfax Community College earn a median of $37,531 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Tidewater Community College earned it the #4 place for information technology. Tidewater Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Norfolk. Students from in state pay about $5,858 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,296. Students borrow a median of $14,001 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Tidewater Community College generally make around $35,627. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Radford University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,548, compared with $25,633 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,514 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Radford University earn a median of $47,271 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Old Dominion University placed #6 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,750, with out-of-state students paying around $33,780. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $65,838. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
George Mason University placed #7 among the best values for information technology. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $63,131. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach earned the #8 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,752. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,137 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach earn a median of $31,581 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,137 median debt.
Strayer University Virginia placed #9 among the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Arlington, Strayer University Virginia is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,920. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $28,174 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $74,623. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Norfolk State University placed #10 among the best values for information technology. Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Norfolk. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,180, compared with $21,682 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates of Norfolk State University earn a median of $59,924 early in their careers. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #11 among the best values for information technology. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $61,591. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $156,433 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,627 median debt. Roughly 17% of applicants are accepted.
Ecpi University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Ecpi University is a large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $18,484 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $30,969. Early-career information technology graduates make about $53,094. That is a strong return on a $30,969 median debt. Ecpi University admits about 74% of applicants.
Marymount University landed the #13 spot for information technology value this year. Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Arlington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,120. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $26,880. Early-career information technology graduates make about $95,862. Set against $26,880 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Marymount University admits about 93% of applicants.
Liberty University earned the #14 position for value in information technology this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,414. Early-career information technology graduates make about $45,877. Set against $27,414 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
Shenandoah University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,950. Students borrow a median of $26,005 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Shenandoah University generally make around $62,948. That is a strong return on a $26,005 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 15 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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