Information Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best information technology schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information technology education in Connecticut.
Our analysis ranked University Of Connecticut the best school in the country for a degree in information technology. This very large public university is located in the town of Storrs. About 83% of students finish within six years. University Of Connecticut awarded about 86 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $75,649 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,591.
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Central Connecticut State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. About 48% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $69,334. Students borrow a median of $19,415 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 4 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).
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