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2024 Best Information Technology Schools

350 Colleges in the United States
42,900 IT Degrees Awarded
$50,643 Avg Early-Career Salary
Information Technology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #42 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 350 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Information Technology Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 42,900 degrees in information technology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Information Technology School

Best Information Technology Schools The it program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Information Technology rankings. For our Best Overall Information Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Information Technology Degree Level

Associate Degrees in IT
Bachelor's Degrees in IT
Master's Degrees in IT
Doctor's Degrees in IT

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Information Technology Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Information Technology in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the it degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in IT

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
169 IT Degrees Awarded
$91,653 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in information technology needs to check out Carnegie Mellon University. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were roughly 169 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year. Those information technology students who get their degree from Carnegie Mellon University earn $41,010 more than the average it grad.

More information about a degree in information technology from Carnegie Mellon University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
500 IT Degrees Awarded
13.8% Growth in Graduates

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in information technology. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 500 information technology students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. Those information technology students who get their degree from New York University earn $43,025 more than the average it grad.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
173 IT Degrees Awarded
22.5% Growth in Graduates

Georgetown University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in information technology. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were roughly 173 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year. Those information technology students who get their degree from Georgetown University make $55,200 more than the typical it student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In GA
197 IT Degrees Awarded

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a good option for students interested in a degree in information technology. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 197 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in information technology from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 IT Degrees Awarded
$92,604 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 56 information technology students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the information technology degree program at Washington University in St Louis earn $41,961 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in information technology from Washington University in St Louis

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
176 IT Degrees Awarded
$74,168 Median Starting Salary

GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 176 information technology students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the information technology program at George Washington University get $23,525 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in information technology from George Washington University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
69 IT Degrees Awarded
$105,476 Median Starting Salary

Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were about 69 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available. Those information technology students who get their degree from Johns Hopkins University make $54,833 more than the average it graduate.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In VA
63 IT Degrees Awarded

University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 63 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
98 IT Degrees Awarded
32.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 5th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 98 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent data year. After graduating, it degree recipients usually make an average of $40,649 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2,543 IT Degrees Awarded
$99,943 Median Starting Salary

WGU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City. This university ranks 2nd out of 13 schools for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were approximately 2543 information technology students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the information technology program at Western Governors University earn $49,300 more than the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
99 IT Degrees Awarded
$47,426 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 99 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the it program state that they receive average early career wages of $47,426.

More information about a degree in information technology from Madison Area Technical College

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
301 IT Degrees Awarded
25.9% Growth in Graduates

BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Provo. This university ranks 1st out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were roughly 301 information technology students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available. Information Technology degree recipients from Brigham Young University - Provo earn a boost of approximately $18,545 over the typical income of information technology graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In TX
68.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 16 information technology students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from Southern Methodist University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In NY
78 IT Degrees Awarded

Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 78 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.

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Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
318 IT Degrees Awarded
12.9% Growth in Graduates

Champlain is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Burlington. This college ranks 3rd out of 11 schools for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were about 318 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the information technology program at Champlain College earn $44,238 more than the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NY
95 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 95 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
619 IT Degrees Awarded
$74,702 Median Starting Salary

Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were roughly 619 information technology students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year. Information Technology degree recipients from American Public University System earn a boost of around $24,058 over the average income of information technology graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA
94 IT Degrees Awarded

Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 94 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
110 IT Degrees Awarded
$32,661 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 110 information technology students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the it program earn around $32,661 for their early career.

More information about a degree in information technology from Texas State Technical College

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
166 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 166 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in information technology from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
146 IT Degrees Awarded

UC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Cincinnati. This university ranks 5th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 146 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 IT Degrees Awarded
26.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 87 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the information technology degree program at Drexel University get $24,788 above the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
554 IT Degrees Awarded
75.6% Growth in Graduates

Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the midsize suburb of McKinney. This college ranks 22nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 554 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the information technology program at Collin County Community College District make $5,765 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI
84 IT Degrees Awarded

FVTC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize suburb of Appleton. This college ranks 21st out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 84 information technology students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from Fox Valley Technical College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
499 IT Degrees Awarded
0.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 7th out of 68 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were about 499 information technology students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, it degree recipients generally earn around $36,592 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in information technology from Gwinnett Technical College

Rest of the Top Best Information Technology Schools

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
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MTI College
Sacramento, CA
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Remaining Award Winners

This list represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Information Technology Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 350 different United States information technology schools we analyzed.

RankCollegeLocation
51Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA
52Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Information Technology Schools award.

RankCollegeLocation
53ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA
54University of California - Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
55University of California - San DiegoLa Jolla, CA
56Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
57Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
58Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI
59George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
60Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI
61Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI
62Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI
63Tufts UniversityMedford, MA
64University of DallasIrving, TX
65Boston UniversityBoston, MA
65Indiana University - BloomingtonBloomington, IN
66Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
67Texas A&M University - College StationCollege Station, TX
68Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MD
69Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA
70Valencia CollegeOrlando, FL

Information Technology by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Information Technology is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.

IT Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Computer & IS Security25,918
Network & System Administration/Administrator4,784
Information Technology Management3,306
Computer Support Specialist3,238
Information Technology Project Management2,307
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager2,214
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster1,133

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Computer Information Systems91,113
Computer Science60,631
Information Science17,504
Computer Software & Applications14,312
Computer Systems Networking13,795
Computer Programming12,932
Computer Systems Analysis2,261
Data Processing1,981
Other Computer & Information Sciences1,770
Data Entry498

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