by our College Data Analytics Team
[It Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a it information technology degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 100 schools to find where it information technology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose it information technology graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Anne Arundel Community College, our #1 for it information technology graduate salaries in the United States. Located in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,979.
Collin County Community College District produces some of the highest-paid graduates in it information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. Early-career it information technology graduates from Collin County Community College District make a median of around $66,956 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in it information technology will find them at Des Moines Area Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution. It Information Technology graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of about $66,093 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Portland Community College earned it the #4 place for it information technology. Set in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Portland Community College typically earn about $64,804 annually.
Butler Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Butler Community College is a public school located in the town of El Dorado. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,541.
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for it information technology. Located in the rural area of Martinsburg, Blue Ridge Community And Technical College is a public institution. Early-career it information technology graduates from Blue Ridge Community And Technical College make a median of around $61,544 per year.
Moraine Valley Community College came in at #7 for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, Moraine Valley Community College is a public institution. Early-career it information technology graduates from Moraine Valley Community College make a median of around $60,573 per year.
Suffolk County Community College earned the #8 position for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public institution. Early-career it information technology graduates from Suffolk County Community College make a median of around $60,563 per year.
Strayer University Alabama earned the #9 position for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Birmingham, Strayer University Alabama is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Strayer University Alabama typically earn about $58,656 annually.
Strayer University Delaware landed the #10 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Set in the city of Wilmington, Strayer University Delaware is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,656.
Strayer University District Of Columbia landed the #11 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Located in the city of Washington, Strayer University District Of Columbia is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,656.
Strayer University Florida landed the #12 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Tampa, Strayer University Florida is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,656.
Strayer University Georgia earned the #13 position for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Chamblee, Strayer University Georgia is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Strayer University Georgia typically earn about $58,656 annually.
Strayer University Global Region placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for it information technology. Strayer University Global Region is a private for-profit school located in the city of Washington. It Information Technology graduates of Strayer University Global Region earn a median of about $58,656 a year early in their careers.
Strayer University Maryland landed the #15 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Suitland, Strayer University Maryland is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Strayer University Maryland typically earn about $58,656 annually.
Strayer University Mississippi landed the #16 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Strayer University Mississippi is a private for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. Early-career it information technology graduates from Strayer University Mississippi make a median of around $58,656 per year.
Strayer University New Jersey landed the #17 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Piscataway, Strayer University New Jersey is a private for-profit institution. It Information Technology graduates of Strayer University New Jersey earn a median of about $58,656 a year early in their careers.
Strayer University North Carolina ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Strayer University North Carolina is a private for-profit school located in the city of Greensboro. It Information Technology graduates of Strayer University North Carolina earn a median of about $58,656 a year early in their careers.
Strayer University Pennsylvania came in at #19 for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Trevose, Strayer University Pennsylvania is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Strayer University Pennsylvania typically earn about $58,656 annually.
Strayer University South Carolina earned the #20 position for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Greenville, Strayer University South Carolina is a private for-profit institution. Early-career it information technology graduates from Strayer University South Carolina make a median of around $58,656 per year.
Strayer University Tennessee ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Located in the city of Memphis, Strayer University Tennessee is a private for-profit institution. Early-career it information technology graduates from Strayer University Tennessee make a median of around $58,656 per year.
Strayer University Texas landed the #22 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Farmers Branch, Strayer University Texas is a private for-profit institution. Early-career it information technology graduates from Strayer University Texas make a median of around $58,656 per year.
Strayer University Virginia placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for it information technology. Set in the city of Arlington, Strayer University Virginia is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Strayer University Virginia typically earn about $58,656 annually.
Strayer University West Virginia came in at #24 for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Scott Depot, Strayer University West Virginia is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Strayer University West Virginia typically earn about $58,656 annually.
Whatcom Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Set in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom Community College is a public institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Whatcom Community College typically earn about $59,218 annually.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their it information technology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 100 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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