Information Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their information technology programs.
College Factual analyzed 412 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best information technology schools.
The school you choose for information technology can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Information Technology rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
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Best Schools for Information Technology in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the information technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Santa Clara University this year for information technology. Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara. Santa Clara University graduates 88% of students within six years. Santa Clara University awarded about 123 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Santa Clara University earn a median of $79,380 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,144 to complete this degree.
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Cornell University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 521 information technology degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $113,618 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree.
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Washington University In St Louis is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $68,303. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Carnegie Mellon University, which ranked #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 727 information technology degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $138,781 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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Texas Christian University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. Texas Christian University awarded about 10 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Texas Christian University earn a median of $76,826 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree.
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Purdue University Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 436 information technology degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $72,132 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,985 to complete this degree.
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University Of California San Diego landed the #7 spot for information technology this year. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 250 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $146,806. Typical student debt for the program is $17,101.
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New York University landed the #8 spot for information technology this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 157 information technology students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from New York University earn around $97,424 in the first couple years of their career. New York University graduates carry a median of $19,734 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #9 for information technology this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 108 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $98,235. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,277 in student loans.
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Brigham Young University Provo came in at #10 for information technology this year. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 19 information technology degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $80,934. Students borrow a median of $14,250 to complete this degree.
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University Of Connecticut earned the #11 position for information technology this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. About 81 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $75,649 in their early career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $19,591 in student loans.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #12 position for information technology this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 27 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $129,227 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258.
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The University Of Texas At Dallas placed #13 among the best information technology schools. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a very large public university. About 76% of students finish within six years. The University Of Texas At Dallas awarded about 421 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $84,256 in their early career. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduates carry a median of $18,642 in student loans.
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University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 419 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $72,886. Typical student debt for the program is $21,000.
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George Mason University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 550 information technology degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from George Mason University earn around $104,407 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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University Of Maryland College Park placed #16 among the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 193 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $89,502 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans.
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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #17 for information technology this year. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 28 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $49,718 in their early career. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates carry a median of $21,348 in student loans.
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Suny At Binghamton ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 70 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $51,766. Students borrow a median of $20,691 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia landed the #19 spot for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 45 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Georgia earn around $53,546 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792.
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Clark University placed #20 among the best information technology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Clark University awarded about 149 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $43,257 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,153 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University placed #21 among the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 information technology students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $81,761. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $21,470 in student loans.
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Stevens Institute Of Technology ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stevens Institute Of Technology awarded about 139 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Stevens Institute Of Technology earn a median of $87,055 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,767.
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Lehigh University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh University in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Lehigh University earn a median of $83,356 early in their careers. Lehigh University graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans.
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University Of California Riverside landed the #24 spot for information technology this year. University Of California Riverside is a very large public school located in the city of Riverside. University Of California Riverside graduates 76% of students within six years. University Of California Riverside awarded about 53 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $40,040 in their early career. University Of California Riverside graduates carry a median of $19,187 in student loans.
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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earned the #25 position for information technology this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public university. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates 72% of students within six years. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College awarded about 156 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $61,459 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,691 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Information Technology Schools
These schools also placed among the best for information technology this year:
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 412 schools evaluated.
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 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).
