by our College Data Analytics Team
[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. 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 17 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.
Leading the list is Riverland Community College, our #1 best value for information technology in Minnesota. Riverland Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Austin. Students from in state pay about $6,297 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,732. Early-career information technology graduates make about $49,194. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at South Central College earned it the #2 place for information technology. Located in the suburb of North Mankato, South Central College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,146. Students borrow a median of $13,139 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of South Central College earn a median of $46,447 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at Hennepin Technical College, which ranked #3. 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. Students borrow a median of $20,998 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College generally make around $46,775. Set against $20,998 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at St Cloud Technical And Community College, which ranked #4. St Cloud Technical And Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124. Students borrow a median of $16,734 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of St Cloud Technical And Community College earn a median of $48,652 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,734 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Century College earned it the #5 place for information technology. Set in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,214. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $21,332. Early-career information technology graduates make about $47,502. That is a strong return on a $21,332 median debt.
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota placed #6 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. In-state tuition and fees average $45,080. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $27,081. Information Technology graduates of Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn a median of $69,785 early in their careers. Set against $27,081 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College landed the #7 spot for information technology value this year. Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Saint Paul. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,326. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $17,650. Early-career information technology graduates make about $38,179. That is a strong return on a $17,650 median debt.
Saint Cloud State University came in at #8 for value in information technology this year. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $56,987. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
Dakota County Technical College ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,679. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,327. Information Technology graduates of Dakota County Technical College earn a median of $49,173 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Minneapolis Community And Technical College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Community And Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,161. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $18,990 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $39,603. That is a strong return on a $18,990 median debt.
Lake Superior College landed the #11 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Duluth, Lake Superior College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,785. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Lake Superior College generally make around $44,549. Set against $16,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Anoka Ramsey Community College placed #12 among the best values for information technology. Anoka Ramsey Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Coon Rapids. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,682. Students borrow a median of $22,593 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Anoka Ramsey Community College generally make around $44,293. That is a strong return on a $22,593 median debt.
Metropolitan State University earned the #13 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,840. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $42,396 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Metropolitan State University generally make around $54,025. Set against $42,396 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Metropolitan State University admits about 99% of applicants.
Anoka Technical College placed #14 among the best values for information technology. Located in the suburb of Anoka, Anoka Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $6,267 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,408 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Anoka Technical College generally make around $44,529. That is a strong return on a $18,408 median debt.
Capella University landed the #15 spot for information technology value this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $30,995 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Capella University generally make around $101,288. Set against $30,995 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rasmussen College Minnesota came in at #16 for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,199. Students borrow a median of $34,530 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Rasmussen College Minnesota earn a median of $50,864 early in their careers. Set against $34,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Concordia University Saint Paul landed the #17 spot for information technology value this year. Concordia University Saint Paul is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,600. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $29,026 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Concordia University Saint Paul generally make around $54,835. Set against $29,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published 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 · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.