[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 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 55 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.
Leading the list is Saint Louis Community College, our #1 best value for information technology in the The Plains States Region. Set in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,660 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,990. Students borrow a median of $11,424 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $38,999. Set against $11,424 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Wichita Area Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wichita. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,237. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,828. Information Technology graduates of Wichita Area Technical College earn a median of $35,358 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #3 makes Southeast Community College Area one of the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College Area is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,444, compared with $4,032 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,935 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $44,877. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Northeast Community College one of the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,840 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,130 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,937 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $40,568 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,937 median debt.
A rank of #5 makes Riverland Community College one of the best values for information technology. Set in the town of Austin, Riverland Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,297. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,732. Early-career information technology graduates make about $49,194. That is a strong return on a $15,732 median debt.
Ozarks Technical Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Springfield. Students from in state pay about $4,256 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,040. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,866. Early-career information technology graduates make about $36,644. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Bismarck State College landed the #7 spot for information technology value this year. Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bismarck. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,247, while out-of-state students pay about $7,331. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $13,340 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Bismarck State College generally make around $61,364. Set against $13,340 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Western Iowa Tech Community College placed #8 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,186 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,330. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $8,875. Early-career information technology graduates make about $23,745. That is a strong return on a $8,875 median debt.
Kirkwood Community College placed #9 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $41,575 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt.
South Central College landed the #10 spot for information technology value this year. South Central College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of North Mankato. In-state tuition and fees average $6,146. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $13,139. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,447. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Des Moines Area Community College landed the #11 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,790 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,690. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $17,694 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Des Moines Area Community College generally make around $66,093. Set against $17,694 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
St Cloud Technical And Community College came in at #12 for value in information technology this year. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $48,652. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
North Iowa Area Community College came in at #13 for value in information technology this year. Set in the rural area of Mason City, North Iowa Area Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,653, while out-of-state students pay about $9,551. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $12,043. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from North Iowa Area Community College generally make around $44,466. Set against $12,043 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Hennepin Technical College placed #14 among the best values for information technology. Set in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,940. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $20,998 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $46,775 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota placed #15 among the best values for information technology. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,080. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,081. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota generally make around $69,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Century College came in at #16 for value in information technology this year. Century College is a large public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. Students from in state pay about $6,214 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $21,332 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $47,502. That is a strong return on a $21,332 median debt.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,718, with out-of-state students paying around $23,206. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $10,500. Information Technology graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $82,921 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,500 median debt. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earned the #18 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Saint Paul, Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,326. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $17,650. Information Technology graduates of Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earn a median of $38,179 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,650 median debt.
Wichita State University came in at #19 for value in information technology this year. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. Students from in state pay about $9,684 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $24,262. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $49,278. Set against $24,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Dakota County Technical College placed #20 among the best values for information technology. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,679. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,327. Early-career information technology graduates make about $49,173. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saint Cloud State University earned the #21 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,245 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Saint Cloud State University generally make around $56,987. That is a strong return on a $25,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.
Minneapolis Community And Technical College landed the #22 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,161. Students borrow a median of $18,990 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $39,603. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Central Missouri earned the #23 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, with out-of-state students paying around $18,600. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,038 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $57,502. That is a strong return on a $25,038 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Johnson County Community College landed the #24 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $13,532. Information Technology graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $46,473 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Eastern Iowa Community College District earned the #25 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community College District is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,456 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,995 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Eastern Iowa Community College District generally make around $41,510. That is a strong return on a $15,995 median debt.
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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 · 55 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 55 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.
