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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools to find the best for information technology students.
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Leading the list is George Mason University, our #1 school for information technology. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 550 information technology degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $104,407. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public institution. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. James Madison University awarded about 25 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $81,761 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,470 to complete this degree.
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Northern Virginia Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information technology, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Annandale. About 482 information technology degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $39,679 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,448.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at John Tyler Community College, which ranked #4. John Tyler Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Chester. There were roughly 12 information technology students who graduated with this degree at John Tyler Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from John Tyler Community College earn around $40,984 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Liberty University one of the top schools for information technology. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Liberty University awarded about 221 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Liberty University earn around $70,914 in the first couple years of their career. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $28,068 in student loans.
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Thomas Nelson Community College came in at #6 for information technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Hampton. There were roughly 21 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Nelson Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $36,758 in their early career. Thomas Nelson Community College graduates carry a median of $14,402 in student loans.
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Marymount University landed the #7 spot for information technology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Arlington. Marymount University graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 58 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Marymount University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Marymount University earn around $77,023 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Strayer University Virginia came in at #8 for information technology this year. Located in the city of Arlington, Strayer University Virginia is a mid-sized private for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 19%. About 201 information technology degrees were awarded at Strayer University Virginia in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $67,315 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $50,737 to complete this degree.
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Norfolk State University landed the #9 spot for information technology this year. Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Norfolk. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Norfolk State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Norfolk State University earn around $54,971 in the first couple years of their career.
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National College Salem placed #10 among the best information technology schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Salem. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 information technology degrees were awarded at National College Salem in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of National College Salem earn a median of $27,900 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,930 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
