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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying it information technology schools.
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Below are the schools whose it information technology graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Northwestern Ohio tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Lima, University Of Northwestern Ohio is a private not-for-profit institution. It Information Technology graduates of University Of Northwestern Ohio earn a median of about $52,977 a year early in their careers.
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State Technical And Community College is a public institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Cincinnati State Technical And Community College typically earn about $61,147 annually.
Northwest State Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in it information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Northwest State Community College is a public school located in the rural area of Archbold. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Northwest State Community College typically earn about $49,113 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Mycomputercareeredu Columbus earned it the #4 place for it information technology. Mycomputercareeredu Columbus is a private for-profit school located in the city of Columbus. Early-career it information technology graduates from Mycomputercareeredu Columbus make a median of around $53,016 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in it information technology will find them at Franklin University, which ranked #5. Franklin University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Columbus. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,120.
Central Ohio Technical College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Central Ohio Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Newark. Early-career it information technology graduates from Central Ohio Technical College make a median of around $41,832 per year.
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for it information technology. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,212.
The ranking above is published 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 · 7 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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