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2023 Best Value Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

165 Colleges
$10,731 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$50,419 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Information Technology Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 40,555 information technology students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Value Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 165 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for IT students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the best value schools for IT majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 15% Best Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Brigham Young University - Provo to be the best value school for information technology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, BYU also is in the top 20% of our Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

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#2

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

Out of the 165 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Governors University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

WGU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,452 in tuition and fees each year. IT majors at WGU take out an average of $18,645 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WGU also is in the top 10% of our Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means American Public University System is a great value for information technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. The average amount in student loans that IT majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,474.

In addition to its great value ranking, American Military University is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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#4

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Bellevue University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value information technology schools in the United States. Located in the large suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Bellevue University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,310 in tuition and fees each year. On average, IT graduates from Bellevue University take out $31,952 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Bellevue University also is in the top 10% of our Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland Global Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year. The average amount in student loans that IT majors at UMGC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,792.

UMGC also claimed a spot on our Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

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#6

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information technology programs. Located in the distant town of Madison, Dakota State is a public school with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Dakota State are $12,735 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IT majors at Dakota State accumulate an average of around $25,603 in student debt.

Dakota State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

Full Information Technology at Dakota State University Report

Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information technology programs. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Birmingham are $14,200 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IT majors at Herzing University - Birmingham accumulate an average of around $39,024 in student debt.

Herzing University - Birmingham also claimed a spot on our Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.

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#8

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE

Wilmington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information technology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Wilmington University are $11,760 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IT majors at Wilmington University accumulate an average of around $29,444 in student debt.

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#9

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 per year. IT majors at Columbia Southern University take out an average of $32,550 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ASU - Skysong are $13,092 a year. On average, IT graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $33,125 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

ASU - Skysong excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.

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With a ranking of #11, Herzing University - Brookfield did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Herzing University - Brookfield is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Brookfield.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Brookfield are $14,200 per year. On average, IT graduates from Herzing University - Brookfield take out $39,024 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #12, Columbia Basin College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Pasco, CBC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

CBC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,735 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IT graduates from CBC carry an average student debtload of $20,969.

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#13

National University

La Jolla, CA

National University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information technology programs. Located in the city of La Jolla, National University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at National University are $13,320 per year. The average amount in student loans that IT majors at National University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,353.

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#14

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

With a ranking of #14, Franklin University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Franklin University are $9,577 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IT graduates from Franklin University carry an average student debtload of $35,632.

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#15

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information technology programs. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Capella University are $14,148 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IT graduates from Capella University carry an average student debtload of $40,445.

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University of Phoenix - Arizona came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

UOPX - Arizona undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that IT majors at UOPX - Arizona take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $41,610.

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#17

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information technology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Metro State is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Saint Paul.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Metro State are $9,394 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, IT majors at Metro State accumulate an average of around $37,653 in student debt.

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#18

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

St Petersburg College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. SPC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SPC are $9,286 per year. The average amount in student loans that IT majors at SPC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,690.

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Herzing University - Atlanta ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Atlanta are $14,200 a year. IT majors at Herzing University - Atlanta take out an average of $39,024 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Herzing University - Atlanta also claimed a spot on our Best Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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Herzing University - Akron did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information technology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Herzing Akron is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Akron.

Herzing Akron undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IT graduates from Herzing Akron carry an average student debtload of $39,024.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. FSCJ is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

FSCJ undergraduate students pay an average of $9,631 in tuition and fees each year. IT majors at FSCJ take out an average of $27,245 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Phoenix - Hawaii did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for information technology students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. UOPX - Hawaii is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Honolulu.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UOPX - Hawaii are $9,552 per year. IT majors at UOPX - Hawaii take out an average of $41,610 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #23, University of Phoenix - Texas did quite well on this year’s best value schools for information technology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Houston, UOPX - Texas is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

UOPX - Texas undergraduate students pay an average of $9,552 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, IT graduates from UOPX - Texas carry an average student debtload of $41,610.

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Rasmussen University - Florida landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree information technology programs. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 per year. IT majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out an average of $41,714 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Information Technology at Rasmussen University - Florida Report

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great value schools for Information Technology students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
25 Granite State College Concord, NH
26 Baker College Owosso, MI
27 Herzing University - Kenner Kenner, LA
28 University of Phoenix - California Costa Mesa, CA
29 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
30 Grantham University Lenexa, KS
31 University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH
32 Herzing University - Madison Madison, WI
33 Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO

Information Technology by Region

View the Best Value Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Information Technology is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

IT Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer & IS Security 22,829
Network & System Administration/Administrator 5,501
Information Technology Management 4,009
Computer Support Specialist 3,176
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager 2,077
Information Technology Project Management 2,076
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster 887

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Craig Dennis.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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