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2026 Best Value It Information Technology Doctoral Degree Schools

Looking for the best-value It Information Technology doctoral degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 1314 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.

To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

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#1

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Dakota State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value It Information Technology doctoral degree schools in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, SD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. The median It Information Technology program debt is $25,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,970 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read more about Dakota State University

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University came in at #2 on this year's best-value It Information Technology ranking in the United States. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400. Graduates carry a median of $30,995 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,189 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $30,995 median debt. Read the full report on Capella University

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#3

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

You'll get strong value at Marymount University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Arlington, VA, Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,120. Graduates carry a median of $26,880 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $67,516 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Marymount University profile

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#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

A rank of #4 makes Nova Southeastern University one of the best values in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,700. The median It Information Technology program debt is $25,021. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,209. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Nova Southeastern University admits about 73% of applicants. More on Nova Southeastern University

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs one of the best values in the United States. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,906, with out-of-state students paying around $25,039. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs It Information Technology students take on a median of $23,559 in debt. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs alumni report median earnings of $54,659 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs admits about 97% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

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Cuny New York City College Of Technology placed #6 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. See the full Cuny New York City College Of Technology profile

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Limestone College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Limestone College report

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Polk State College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Polk State College profile

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Western Michigan University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Western Michigan University

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Florida National University Main Campus placed #10 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. See the full Florida National University Main Campus profile

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Pasco Hernando Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Pasco Hernando Community College

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Pinellas Technical College Clearwater landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Pinellas Technical College Clearwater report

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River Valley Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. See the full River Valley Community College profile

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Shenandoah University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Read the full report on Shenandoah University

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Technical Education Center Osceola placed #15 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. More on Technical Education Center Osceola

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The University Of Alabama came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on The University Of Alabama

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga report

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University Of Michigan Dearborn ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. More on University Of Michigan Dearborn

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Western Nevada College placed #19 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Western Nevada College

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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College placed #20 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. See the full Wiregrass Georgia Technical College profile

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California State University Dominguez Hills came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. More on California State University Dominguez Hills

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Columbus State University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Columbus State University

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Jones County Junior College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Read the full report on Jones County Junior College

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Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh

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Francis Tuttle Technology Center offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Francis Tuttle Technology Center profile

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Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value It Information Technology Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

These schools also delivered strong value this year:

Mt Hood Community College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Mt Hood Community College

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Ozarks Technical Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Ozarks Technical Community College profile

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Black River Technical College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Black River Technical College

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Delaware County Community College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Delaware County Community College

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Herzing University Atlanta placed #30 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Herzing University Atlanta report

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Lake Michigan College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Read the full report on Lake Michigan College

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Manhattan Area Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on Manhattan Area Technical College

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Minnesota State University Moorhead landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Orange Technical College Winter Park Campus ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Read the full report on Orange Technical College Winter Park Campus

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Reading Area Community College placed #35 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Reading Area Community College

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Reedley College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. More on Reedley College

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Tarrant County College District ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. See the full Tarrant County College District profile

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Temple College placed #38 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Temple College report

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University Of Houston ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. More on University Of Houston

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University Of Mary came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Mary report

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Alcorn State University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. More on Alcorn State University

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Columbia College Missouri came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Columbia College Missouri report

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Grossmont College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Grossmont College

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Le Moyne Owen College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Le Moyne Owen College report

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Monmouth University offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. More on Monmouth University

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania placed #46 among the best-value It Information Technology schools in the United States. See the full Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania profile

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Wichita Technical Institute ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value It Information Technology schools. Read more about Wichita Technical Institute

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Yavapai College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full Yavapai College profile

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Butte College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. More on Butte College

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Champlain College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. More on Champlain College

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

This list is compiled by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 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 · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1314 ranked schools only.

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