[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 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.
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College tops our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools in West Virginia. Set in the suburb of South Charleston, Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,800, while out-of-state students pay about $12,428. Students borrow a median of $11,958 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,587. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Blue Ridge Community And Technical College, which ranked #2. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $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.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at New River Community And Technical College, which ranked #3. New River Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Beaver. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,156, 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. Set against $8,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Marshall University earned it the #4 place for information technology. Marshall University is a large public school located in the city of Huntington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,162, with out-of-state students paying around $20,342. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $28,375. Early-career information technology graduates make about $52,481. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Marshall University admits about 96% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at West Virginia Northern Community College earned it the #5 place for information technology. West Virginia Northern Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Wheeling. In-state tuition and fees average $4,706, compared with $12,698 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,528 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of West Virginia Northern Community College earn a median of $37,542 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mountwest Community And Technical College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Mountwest Community And Technical College is a small public school located in the suburb of Huntington. Students from in state pay about $4,938 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,304. Students borrow a median of $11,763 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Mountwest Community And Technical College generally make around $37,004. That is a strong return on a $11,763 median debt.
American Public University System placed #7 among the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. Students borrow a median of $20,357 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $70,995. Set against $20,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
West Virginia Junior College Morgantown landed the #8 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia Junior College Morgantown is a small private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,798. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,087. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
West Virginia University placed #9 among the best values for information technology. 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. That is a strong return on a $23,772 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%.
Valley College Martinsburg placed #10 among the best values for information technology. Located in the suburb of Martinsburg, Valley College Martinsburg is a small private not-for-profit university. 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. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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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