[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 15 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.
Leading the list is Blue Ridge Community And Technical College, our #1 best value for information technology in West Virginia. Located in the rural area of Martinsburg, Blue Ridge Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,752, with out-of-state students paying around $8,808. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $16,399. Early-career information technology graduates make about $41,032. That is a strong return on a $16,399 median debt.
New River Community And Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the rural area of Beaver, New River Community And Technical College is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,156 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,646. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $8,187. Information Technology graduates of New River Community And Technical College earn a median of $44,588 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,187 median debt.
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of South Charleston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,800, while out-of-state students pay about $12,428. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $11,958 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Bridgevalley Community And Technical College generally make around $46,587. That is a strong return on a $11,958 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Mountwest Community And Technical College, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Huntington, Mountwest Community And Technical College is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,938, with out-of-state students paying around $12,304. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,763. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,004. That is a strong return on a $11,763 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Marshall University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,162, while out-of-state students pay about $20,342. Students borrow a median of $28,375 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $52,481. Set against $28,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 96%.
American Public University System came in at #6 for value in information technology this year. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $20,357. Information Technology graduates of American Public University System earn a median of $70,995 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,357 median debt.
West Virginia University earned the #7 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $28,608. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,772 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of West Virginia University earn a median of $51,750 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
Martinsburg College earned the #8 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Martinsburg, Martinsburg College is a mid-sized private for-profit university. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $8,942 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $22,574. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted.
West Virginia Junior College Morgantown came in at #9 for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia Junior College Morgantown is a small private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,798. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from West Virginia Junior College Morgantown generally make around $40,087. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Valley College Martinsburg landed the #10 spot for information technology value this year. Valley College Martinsburg is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Martinsburg. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $20,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Valley College Martinsburg generally make around $32,522. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 15 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
