[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong information technology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for information technology students.
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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.
For return on investment in information technology, no school beat Western Iowa Tech Community College this year. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Sioux City. In-state tuition and fees average $5,186, with out-of-state students paying around $5,330. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $8,875 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $23,745. That is a strong return on a $8,875 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Kirkwood Community College one of the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,176 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,220 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $17,500. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Kirkwood Community College generally make around $41,575. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Des Moines Area Community College earned it the #3 place for information technology. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,790, 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. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at North Iowa Area Community College, which ranked #4. Located in the rural area of Mason City, North Iowa Area Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $6,653, compared with $9,551 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $12,043 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from North Iowa Area Community College generally make around $44,466. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Eastern Iowa Community College District, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community College District is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,848, compared with $6,456 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $15,995 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $41,510. Set against $15,995 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Iowa Western Community College landed the #6 spot for information technology value this year. Iowa Western Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Council Bluffs. In-state tuition and fees average $6,930, compared with $7,080 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,153 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $43,444. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Iowa State University placed #7 among the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $23,496. Early-career information technology graduates make about $54,204. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 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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