[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 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.
Our analysis ranked Southeastern Community College West Burlington the best value for a degree in information technology in Iowa. Southeastern Community College West Burlington is a mid-sized public school located in the town of West Burlington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,420, compared with $6,570 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,126 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Southeastern Community College West Burlington generally make around $45,760. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Iowa State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $24,438 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $60,397. That is a strong return on a $24,438 median debt. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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