[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 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 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 Saint Louis Community College this year. Set in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $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. Early-career information technology graduates make about $38,999. Set against $11,424 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
University Of Missouri St Louis came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,120, while out-of-state students pay about $37,620. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $25,943 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Missouri St Louis generally make around $53,079. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Missouri St Louis admits about 63% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Missouri Southern State University earned it the #3 place for information technology. Set in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,600, compared with $18,300 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,241 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Missouri Southern State University generally make around $39,434. That is a strong return on a $22,241 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #4 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, while out-of-state students pay about $7,040. Students borrow a median of $15,866 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $36,644. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Southeast Missouri State University earned it the #5 place for information technology. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,903. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $62,891. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. Southeast Missouri State University admits about 74% of applicants.
University Of Central Missouri landed the #6 spot for information technology value this year. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. Students from in state pay about $10,050 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Students borrow a median of $25,038 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $57,502. Set against $25,038 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Missouri State University Springfield landed the #7 spot for information technology value this year. Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield. 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. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Missouri Columbia earned the #8 position for value in information technology this year. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,818 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
Lindenwood University came in at #9 for value in information technology this year. Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. In-state tuition and fees average $21,600. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $29,485. Early-career information technology graduates make about $83,143. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.
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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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 landed the #11 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,276. Students borrow a median of $29,213 to complete the information technology program here. 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.
Webster University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,750. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $25,939. Early-career information technology graduates make about $92,944. Set against $25,939 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Webster University admits about 86% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 23 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 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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