[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.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 26 schools to find the best return on investment for information technology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Oklahoma City Community College earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in Oklahoma. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,059, compared with $9,810 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $17,665. Information Technology graduates of Oklahoma City Community College earn a median of $39,848 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,665 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Meridian Technology Center earned it the #2 place for information technology. Located in the town of Stillwater, Meridian Technology Center is a small public university. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Meridian Technology Center generally make around $61,765.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Southern Oklahoma Technology Center, which ranked #3. Southern Oklahoma Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of Ardmore. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $29,012.
Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, Francis Tuttle Technology Center is a mid-sized public university. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,859. Information Technology graduates of Francis Tuttle Technology Center earn a median of $26,570 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,859 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Cameron University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Lawton, Cameron University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,095, with out-of-state students paying around $16,515. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,967. Information Technology graduates of Cameron University earn a median of $43,122 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tulsa Technology Center earned the #6 position for value in information technology this year. Tulsa Technology Center is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Tulsa. Students borrow a median of $11,384 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Tulsa Technology Center earn a median of $27,061 early in their careers. Set against $11,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester earned the #7 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the town of McAlester, Kiamichi Technology Center Mcalester is a mid-sized public university. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $7,992 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $23,377. Set against $7,992 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Mid Del Technology Center ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Mid Del Technology Center is a small public school located in the suburb of Midwest City. Median earnings reach $33,238 ten years out.
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #9 position for value in information technology this year. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. In-state tuition and fees average $9,797, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,138. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus generally make around $74,896. That is a strong return on a $23,138 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Southern Nazarene University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Bethany, Southern Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $31,190. Students borrow a median of $29,684 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Southern Nazarene University generally make around $53,851. Set against $29,684 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Tulsa came in at #11 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Tulsa, University Of Tulsa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,546. Students borrow a median of $23,638 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $66,166. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 26 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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