Information Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.
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Our analysis ranked George Mason University the best school in the country for a degree in information technology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. George Mason University awarded about 480 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $104,407 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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James Madison University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 information technology degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $81,761 in their early career. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $21,470 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Northern Virginia Community College one of the top schools for information technology. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 396 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $39,679 early in their careers. 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. About 16 information technology degrees were awarded at John Tyler Community College in the most recent 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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Liberty University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. Liberty University awarded about 197 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $70,914 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,068.
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Marymount University earned the #6 position for information technology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Arlington. About 54% of students finish within six years. Marymount University awarded about 85 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Marymount University generally make around $77,023. Marymount University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Thomas Nelson Community College placed #7 among the best information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Hampton, Thomas Nelson Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Thomas Nelson Community College awarded about 18 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Thomas Nelson Community College earn a median of $36,758 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,402.
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Strayer University Virginia ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Arlington, Strayer University Virginia is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. Roughly 19% of students complete a degree within six years here. Strayer University Virginia awarded about 99 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Strayer University Virginia earn around $67,315 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $50,737.
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National College Salem landed the #9 spot for information technology this year. National College Salem is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Salem. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 26 information technology degrees were awarded at National College Salem in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from National College Salem earn around $27,900 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,930.
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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 · 18 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.
