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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 139 schools to find the best return on investment for information technology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in information technology, no school beat Pima Community College this year. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,442, compared with $7,758 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $10,655 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,977. Set against $10,655 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in information technology will find it at South Texas College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,920, compared with $7,620 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $6,868 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $30,227. That is a strong return on a $6,868 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes College Of The Mainland one of the best values for information technology. Located in the city of Texas City, College Of The Mainland is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,310, while out-of-state students pay about $4,140. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $10,928 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from College Of The Mainland generally make around $40,788. Set against $10,928 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at El Centro College earned it the #4 place for information technology. Set in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,730 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,900. Students borrow a median of $14,557 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of El Centro College earn a median of $41,295 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Alvin Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Alvin, Alvin Community College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,906, compared with $4,402 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $8,600 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Alvin Community College earn a median of $55,057 early in their careers. Set against $8,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Central New Mexico Community College placed #6 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Community College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,060, while out-of-state students pay about $8,684. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $34,751. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
El Paso Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,274, with out-of-state students paying around $5,314. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $8,542 in student loans. Information Technology graduates of El Paso Community College earn a median of $29,086 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Tarrant County College District ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College District is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $1,863 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,148. Early-career information technology graduates make about $45,158. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Oklahoma City Community College landed the #9 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,059 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,810. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $17,665. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Oklahoma City Community College generally make around $39,848. That is a strong return on a $17,665 median debt.
Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus earned the #10 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the town of Ruidoso, Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Campus is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,372 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $3,268. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,110. Early-career information technology graduates make about $21,129. That is a strong return on a $11,110 median debt.
St Philips College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of San Antonio, St Philips College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,412 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $15,653. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from St Philips College generally make around $45,185. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana came in at #12 for value in information technology this year. Set in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,322 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,360 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,284 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of New Mexico State University Dona Ana earn a median of $39,399 early in their careers. Set against $10,284 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Midland College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Midland, Midland College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,180, with out-of-state students paying around $6,180. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Midland College generally make around $43,454. That is a strong return on a $9,000 median debt.
San Antonio College placed #14 among the best values for information technology. Set in the city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,412, with out-of-state students paying around $9,952. Students borrow a median of $11,839 to complete the information technology program here. Early-career information technology graduates make about $37,855. Set against $11,839 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Laredo Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Laredo, Laredo Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,300, while out-of-state students pay about $5,748. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $6,000. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Laredo Community College generally make around $41,354. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Central Texas College earned the #16 position for value in information technology this year. Central Texas College is a large public school located in the suburb of Killeen. Students from in state pay about $3,750 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,500. Students borrow a median of $11,290 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of Central Texas College earn a median of $53,086 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $11,290 median debt.
Yavapai College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value information technology schools. Set in the city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,948, while out-of-state students pay about $9,486. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,087. Early-career information technology graduates make about $52,087. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mclennan Community College landed the #18 spot for information technology value this year. Set in the city of Waco, Mclennan Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, compared with $5,910 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $11,598. Information Technology graduates of Mclennan Community College earn a median of $40,499 early in their careers. Set against $11,598 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #19 for value in information technology this year. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,799, with out-of-state students paying around $19,645. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from The University Of Texas Pan American generally make around $46,404. That is a strong return on a $14,694 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Collin County Community College District earned the #20 position for value in information technology this year. Set in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. Students borrow a median of $9,716 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Collin County Community College District generally make around $42,177. That is a strong return on a $9,716 median debt.
Cochise College placed #21 among the best values for information technology. Cochise College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Sierra Vista. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,280, while out-of-state students pay about $6,120. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $12,013 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $40,712. That is a strong return on a $12,013 median debt.
Paris Junior College placed #22 among the best values for information technology. Located in the town of Paris, Paris Junior College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,700, with out-of-state students paying around $5,700. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $8,846 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $38,811. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Panola College earned the #23 position for value in information technology this year. Located in the town of Carthage, Panola College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $2,352, compared with $5,232 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $36,072 ten years out.
Weatherford College landed the #24 spot for information technology value this year. Weatherford College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Weatherford. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,250, with out-of-state students paying around $10,860. Typical student debt for information technology graduates is $14,099. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Weatherford College generally make around $48,208. Set against $14,099 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Rio Salado College earned the #25 position for value in information technology this year. Rio Salado College is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,358, compared with $8,958 for out-of-state students. Information Technology graduates carry a median of $13,679 in student loans. Early-career information technology graduates make about $48,564. Set against $13,679 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 139 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 25 ranked schools only.
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