by our College Data Analytics Team
[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 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.
For return on investment in information technology, no school beat Wichita Area Technical College this year. Located in the city of Wichita, Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,237. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $11,828 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $35,358. That is a strong return on a $11,828 median debt.
Wichita State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Wichita State University is a large public school located in the city of Wichita. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,684, with out-of-state students paying around $19,869. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,262 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Wichita State University earn a median of $49,278 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Johnson County Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,424 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $13,532 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $46,473. That is a strong return on a $13,532 median debt.
Butler Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of El Dorado. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,541, with out-of-state students paying around $6,271. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $20,225 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $39,404. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kansas City Kansas Community College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Kansas City. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,996, with out-of-state students paying around $6,482. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $13,129 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Kansas City Kansas Community College earn a median of $43,216 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kansas State University came in at #6 for value in information technology this year. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. That is a strong return on a $23,546 median debt. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.
Wichita Technical Institute placed #7 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita Technical Institute is a small private for-profit institution. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $17,518 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Wichita Technical Institute earn a median of $32,236 early in their careers. Set against $17,518 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Friends University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Wichita, Friends University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,192 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $29,721 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Friends University generally make around $47,675. Set against $29,721 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%.
Southwestern College placed #9 among the best values for information technology. Located in the town of Winfield, Southwestern College is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,822. Students borrow a median of $26,874 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Southwestern College earn a median of $58,036 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,874 median debt. Southwestern College admits about 76% of applicants.
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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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