2026 Best Value It Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value It Information Technology master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 1314 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value It Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat La Salle University this year in the United States. Set in Philadelphia, PA, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,800. Students borrow a median of $25,462 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,416. That is a strong return on a $25,462 median debt. La Salle University admits about 97% of applicants. Read the full report on La Salle University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical It Information Technology student debt is $9,000. Brigham Young University Provo alumni report median earnings of $75,790 a decade after entry. Set against $9,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 68% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Provo
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Western Governors University earned it the #3 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Salt Lake City, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,658. The median It Information Technology program debt is $16,194. Median earnings reach $60,615 ten years out. Set against $16,194 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Western Governors University
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #4 on this year's best-value It Information Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,572, while out-of-state students pay about $18,942. Graduates carry a median of $25,260 in student loans. Minnesota State University Mankato alumni report median earnings of $56,922 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,260 median debt. Minnesota State University Mankato has an acceptance rate of 88%. More on Minnesota State University Mankato
American Public University System came in at #5 on this year's best-value It Information Technology ranking in the United States. This private for-profit school is set in Charles Town, WV. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400. Graduates carry a median of $20,357 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,409. That is a strong return on a $20,357 median debt. More on American Public University System
Ferris State University offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. The median It Information Technology program debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,735 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Ferris State University profile
Lindenwood University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Saint Charles, MO, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,600 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,485 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,278 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $29,485 median debt. Lindenwood University admits about 57% of applicants. More on Lindenwood University
Concordia University Saint Paul placed #8 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Students from in state pay about $25,600 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,026 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Median earnings reach $59,871 ten years out. Set against $29,026 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Saint Paul has an acceptance rate of 79%. See the full Concordia University Saint Paul profile
Wilmington University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Based in New Castle, DE, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,630. Typical It Information Technology student debt is $25,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,844 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Wilmington University
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Set in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,627, compared with $13,925 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $32,375 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Median earnings reach $62,668 ten years out. Set against $32,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. More on Arizona State University Skysong
West Texas A And M University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Set in Canyon, TX, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,101, compared with $10,996 for out-of-state students. Typical It Information Technology student debt is $22,333. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,741. That is a strong return on a $22,333 median debt. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. See the full West Texas A And M University profile
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Winona, MN, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,080 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,170 ten years after entry. Set against $27,081 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 93%. More on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
University Of Maryland University College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Set in Adelphi, MD, University Of Maryland University College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,136, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. The median It Information Technology program debt is $19,000. University Of Maryland University College alumni report median earnings of $65,287 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. See the full University Of Maryland University College profile
Dakota State University placed #14 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. Dakota State University is a public school based in Madison, SD. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. The median It Information Technology program debt is $25,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,970. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 88%. More on Dakota State University
Champlain College landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Burlington, VT, Champlain College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,850. Typical It Information Technology student debt is $27,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,386 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 83%. Get the full Champlain College report
Bellevue University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bellevue, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,873. Students borrow a median of $24,694 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,289. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Bellevue University report
Grand Canyon University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,508 in tuition and fees. Grand Canyon University It Information Technology students take on a median of $30,027 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,186. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%. More on Grand Canyon University
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Based in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,121. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 27%. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
Saint Cloud State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,245. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Saint Cloud State University alumni report median earnings of $55,813 a decade after entry. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Saint Cloud State University report
University Of Delaware landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. The median It Information Technology program debt is $24,861. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $72,950. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Delaware
California Baptist University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. California Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Riverside, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,228. California Baptist University It Information Technology students take on a median of $28,169 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,504. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California Baptist University admits about 85% of applicants. Read the full report on California Baptist University
Sam Houston State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. The median It Information Technology program debt is $24,850. Sam Houston State University alumni report median earnings of $54,211 a decade after entry. Set against $24,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Sam Houston State University
Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Based in Atlanta, GA, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,058, with out-of-state students paying around $34,484. The median It Information Technology program debt is $24,323. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $102,772 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,323 median debt. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus admits about 14% of applicants. Get the full Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus report
University Of Nebraska At Omaha landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Omaha, NE, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Typical It Information Technology student debt is $10,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,909. That is a strong return on a $10,500 median debt. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Cornell University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,314. Graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $104,043. Set against $15,005 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Cornell University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value It Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Michigan Technological University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Based in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,532, while out-of-state students pay about $44,807. Typical It Information Technology student debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $78,198 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%. Read the full report on Michigan Technological University
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Southeast Missouri State University is a public school based in Cape Girardeau, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,903. The median It Information Technology program debt is $24,250. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,030. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. Southeast Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 74%. Read the full report on Southeast Missouri State University
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Missouri State University Springfield is a public school based in Springfield, MO. Students from in state pay about $9,502 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. The median It Information Technology program debt is $24,408. Median earnings reach $49,827 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,408 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%. Read the full report on Missouri State University Springfield
Florida Institute Of Technology Online offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology Online is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,780. Students borrow a median of $38,188 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,137 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $38,188 median debt. The acceptance rate is 40%. Get the full Florida Institute Of Technology Online report
Concordia University Wisconsin placed #31 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit school based in Mequon, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,470. Graduates carry a median of $27,172 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,075. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Concordia University Wisconsin has an acceptance rate of 78%. Read the full report on Concordia University Wisconsin
Depaul University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Set in Chicago, IL, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,405 in tuition and fees. The median It Information Technology program debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,751. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Depaul University has an acceptance rate of 76%. Read the full report on Depaul University
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Based in East Stroudsburg, PA, East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,236, while out-of-state students pay about $19,202. Typical It Information Technology student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,148. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. More on East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania
University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,118, while out-of-state students pay about $61,591. Graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $86,863 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 17%. More on University Of Virginia Main Campus
Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan is a private not-for-profit school based in San Juan, PR. In-state tuition and fees average $7,050, with out-of-state students paying around $14,125. The median It Information Technology program debt is $10,669. Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan alumni report median earnings of $22,844 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,669 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted. See the full Edp College Of Puerto Rico Inc San Juan profile
Lewis University offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Located in Romeoville, IL, Lewis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $39,200 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $66,099 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Lewis University
University Of North Dakota ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Located in Grand Forks, ND, University Of North Dakota is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,951 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,570 for out-of-state students. The median It Information Technology program debt is $25,110. Median earnings reach $63,552 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,110 median debt. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of North Dakota profile
University Of Washington Tacoma Campus came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Based in Tacoma, WA, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,168, compared with $43,404 for out-of-state students. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus It Information Technology students take on a median of $16,151 in debt. Median earnings reach $78,466 ten years out. Set against $16,151 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%. See the full University Of Washington Tacoma Campus profile
Quinnipiac University offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Based in Hamden, CT, Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $55,480. Quinnipiac University It Information Technology students take on a median of $25,926 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,759. That is a strong return on a $25,926 median debt. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. More on Quinnipiac University
Montclair State University placed #40 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. Located in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,912, while out-of-state students pay about $26,022. Students borrow a median of $25,286 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,415. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Montclair State University report
Southern Methodist University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $78,354. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 63%. Read more about Southern Methodist University
National University came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Based in San Diego, CA, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,284. Graduates carry a median of $30,077 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,548. Set against $30,077 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full National University report
Baker College Of Flint landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Owosso, MI, Baker College Of Flint is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,000. Graduates carry a median of $28,927 in student loans. Baker College Of Flint alumni report median earnings of $35,833 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,927 median debt. Baker College Of Flint has an acceptance rate of 82%. Get the full Baker College Of Flint report
University Of California San Diego offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. This public school is set in La Jolla, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $15,788, compared with $47,676 for out-of-state students. Typical It Information Technology student debt is $17,101. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $84,943. That is a strong return on a $17,101 median debt. About 27% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of California San Diego profile
George Washington University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $67,710 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,143 to complete their It Information Technology program here. George Washington University alumni report median earnings of $90,873 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. George Washington University admits about 47% of applicants. Read more about George Washington University
Capella University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,400. Students borrow a median of $30,995 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,189. That is a strong return on a $30,995 median debt. Get the full Capella University report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #47 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. The median It Information Technology program debt is $16,481. Median earnings reach $78,466 ten years out. Set against $16,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
Marymount University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Arlington, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $40,120. Students borrow a median of $26,880 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Marymount University alumni report median earnings of $67,516 a decade after entry. Set against $26,880 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Marymount University has an acceptance rate of 93%. More on Marymount University
Johnson And Wales University Providence placed #49 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Providence, RI. In-state tuition and fees average $41,982. Students borrow a median of $26,350 to complete their It Information Technology program here. Median earnings reach $43,418 ten years out. Set against $26,350 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. See the full Johnson And Wales University Providence profile
Ecpi University placed #49 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,484. Ecpi University It Information Technology students take on a median of $30,969 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,837 ten years after entry. Set against $30,969 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ecpi University admits about 74% of applicants. Read more about Ecpi University
New England Institute Of Technology came in at #51 in this year's value ranking. New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in East Greenwich, RI. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,275. Typical It Information Technology student debt is $28,616. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,684. Set against $28,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on New England Institute Of Technology
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1314 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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