15
Colleges in California
2,190
IT Degrees Awarded
Ranked #35 in popularity,
information technology is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 15 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Information Technology Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,190 degrees in information technology to qualified students.
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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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for information technology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
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 in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the it degree levels they offer.
10 Top California Schools in IT
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
168
IT Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat University of California - San Diego if you want to pursue a degree in information technology. UCSD is a very large public university located in the large city of La Jolla. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.
There were roughly 168 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in information technology from University of California - San DiegoAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
24th
Most Popular In CA
86
IT Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia if you want to pursue a degree in information technology. Located in the rural area of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #406 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a great college overall.
There were roughly 86 information technology students who graduated with this degree at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in information technology from San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In CA
It is hard to beat University of San Francisco if you wish to pursue a degree in information technology. USFCA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #164 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USFCA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 30 information technology students who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in information technology from University of San FranciscoBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CA
46
IT Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat California State University - Northridge if you wish to pursue a degree in information technology. Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #299 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CSUN is a great university overall.
There were roughly 46 information technology students who graduated with this degree at CSUN in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in information technology from California State University - NorthridgeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
77
IT Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Chico, Chico State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 79th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 77 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Chico State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in information technology from California State University - Chico
