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2024 Best Information Technology Schools

260 Colleges in the United States
31,531 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.

College Factual reviewed 260 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of information technology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 31,531 degrees in information technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Information Technology School

Best Information Technology Schools Your choice of information technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Information Technology Rankings by Degree Level

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

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Information Technology Schools list to help you make the college decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Information Technology in the United States

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. 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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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
495 IT Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Carnegie Mellon University if you wish to pursue a degree in information technology. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were roughly 495 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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New York University
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In NY
33 IT Degrees Awarded

New York University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in information technology. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 33 information technology students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
425 IT Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat University of Washington - Seattle Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in information technology. UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 425 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
301 IT Degrees Awarded

Cornell University is a good choice for students interested in a degree in information technology. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 301 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
22nd Most Popular In NY

Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 11 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
278 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were approximately 278 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
460 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 460 information technology students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

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

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
212 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.

There were roughly 212 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 Diego

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NJ
236 IT Degrees Awarded

NJIT is a fairly large public school located in the city of Newark. This school ranks 4th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 236 information technology students who graduated with this degree at NJIT in the most recent year we have data available.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
79 IT Degrees Awarded

Temple is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia. This university ranks 11th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were about 79 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
1,202 IT Degrees Awarded

Wake Technical Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Raleigh. This college ranks 13th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 1202 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year.

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Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In UT
1,312 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, WGU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were approximately 1312 information technology students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO
74 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were about 74 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In FL
222 IT Degrees Awarded

Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. This university ranks 3rd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 222 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available.

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15
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
248 IT Degrees Awarded

UT Dallas is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Richardson. This university ranks 11th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 248 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UT Dallas in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In TX

TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Fort Worth. A Best Colleges rank of #80 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means TCU is a great university overall.

There were about 4 information technology students who graduated with this degree at TCU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from Texas Christian University

16
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NJ
163 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #64 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stevens is a great school overall.

There were approximately 163 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Stevens in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in information technology from Stevens Institute of Technology

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ
1,451 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #113 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UOPX - Arizona is a great university overall.

There were about 1451 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UOPX - Arizona in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
159 IT Degrees Awarded

UNT is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Denton. This university ranks 14th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 159 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from University of North Texas

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
281 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 281 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.

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20
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MN
134 IT Degrees Awarded

UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul. This university ranks 3rd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 134 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UST MN in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from University of St Thomas Minnesota

21
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
115 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were roughly 115 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in information technology from University of Maryland - College Park

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA
283 IT Degrees Awarded

Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 283 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent year we have data available.

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23
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In FL
187 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 187 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
141 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 141 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Information Technology Schools

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Information Technology students that almost earned our Best Information Technology Schools award.

Rank College Location
40 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
41 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
42 University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Durham, NH
43 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
44 Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
45 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
46 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
47 Brigham Young University - Provo Provo, UT
48 Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX
49 University of South Carolina - Columbia Columbia, SC
50 NHTI-Concord’s Community College Concord, NH
51 University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE
51 Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL
52 Clark University Worcester, MA

Information Technology by Region

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

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One of 5 majors within the Computer Information Systems area of study, Information Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to IT

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

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