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 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying it information technology schools.
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If you want to know which schools send it information technology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in it information technology, no school beat Georgetown University this year. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. It Information Technology graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of about $142,699 a year early in their careers.
George Washington University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in it information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from George Washington University typically earn about $118,280 annually.
Strayer University Global Region came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Located in the city of Washington, Strayer University Global Region 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 came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Located in the city of Washington, Strayer University District Of Columbia is a private for-profit institution. Early-career it information technology graduates from Strayer University District Of Columbia make a median of around $58,656 per year.
Career Technical Institute came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Located in the city of Washington, Career Technical Institute is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Career Technical Institute typically earn about $24,935 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries it information technology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 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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