[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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment 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.
Saint Louis Community College earned the #1 spot for value among information technology schools in Missouri. Set in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $6,990. Students borrow a median of $11,424 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn a median of $38,999 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,424 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Ozarks Technical Community College one of the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,256, compared with $7,040 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,866 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Ozarks Technical Community College earn a median of $36,644 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 University Of Central Missouri, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,600 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,038. Information Technology graduates of University Of Central Missouri earn a median of $57,502 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 64%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Missouri St Louis earned it the #4 place for information technology. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,120, with out-of-state students paying around $37,620. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,943. Early-career information technology graduates make about $53,079. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southeast Missouri State University earned it the #5 place for information technology. Set in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,903. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $62,891 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted.
Avila University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Kansas City, Avila University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $40,200 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Avila University earn a median of $51,234 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,750 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
Missouri State University Springfield earned the #7 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,408 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of Missouri State University Springfield earn a median of $68,680 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #8 for value in information technology this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $53,134. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Missouri Columbia admits about 78% of applicants.
Lindenwood University landed the #9 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,600. Students borrow a median of $29,485 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $83,143. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lindenwood University admits about 57% of applicants.
Washington University In St Louis landed the #10 spot for information technology value this year. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $105,658 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 12%.
Columbia College Missouri ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,276. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $29,213 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Columbia College Missouri generally make around $47,962. Set against $29,213 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Saint Louis University Main Campus placed #12 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,760. Students borrow a median of $26,586 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $65,599. That is a strong return on a $26,586 median debt. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Webster University came in at #13 for value in information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $31,750 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,939. Information Technology graduates of Webster University earn a median of $92,944 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,939 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 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.
