by our College Data Analytics Team
[It Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/it-information-technology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 18 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.
For graduate earnings in it information technology, no school beat Collin County Community College District this year. Collin County Community College District is a public school located in the suburb of McKinney. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Collin County Community College District typically earn about $66,956 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Strayer University Texas one of the highest-paying schools for it information technology. Strayer University Texas is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Farmers Branch. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,656.
Strong graduate earnings at The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned it the #3 place for it information technology. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. Early-career it information technology graduates from The University Of Texas At San Antonio make a median of around $87,709 per year.
Rio Salado College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in it information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Rio Salado College typically earn about $51,874 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in it information technology will find them at Texas A And M University College Station, which ranked #5. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. It Information Technology graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $82,337 a year early in their careers.
University Of Phoenix Arizona placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for it information technology. Located in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,666.
Mesa Community College landed the #7 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Mesa Community College is a public school located in the city of Mesa. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Mesa Community College typically earn about $48,417 annually.
El Paso Community College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for it information technology. Set in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public institution. It Information Technology graduates of El Paso Community College earn a median of about $43,525 a year early in their careers.
Cci Training Center Arlington landed the #9 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Located in the city of Arlington, Cci Training Center Arlington is a private for-profit institution. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,180.
Arizona State University landed the #10 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. It Information Technology graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of about $61,985 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University Skysong landed the #11 spot for it information technology salaries this year. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,985.
Texas State Technical College placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for it information technology. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. It Information Technology graduates of Texas State Technical College earn a median of about $50,218 a year early in their careers.
Tulsa Technology Center earned the #13 position for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Technology Center is a public institution. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,061.
Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics came in at #14 for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Hallmark College Of Technology Hallmark College Of Aeronautics is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. Students who complete the it information technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,642.
Southern Careers Institute Austin earned the #15 position for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Southern Careers Institute Austin is a private for-profit school located in the city of Austin. Early-career it information technology graduates from Southern Careers Institute Austin make a median of around $31,668 per year.
Southern Careers Institute Brownsville ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying it information technology schools. Located in the city of Brownsville, Southern Careers Institute Brownsville is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Southern Careers Institute Brownsville typically earn about $31,668 annually.
Southern Careers Institute Pharr placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for it information technology. Located in the city of Pharr, Southern Careers Institute Pharr is a private for-profit institution. It Information Technology graduates of Southern Careers Institute Pharr earn a median of about $31,668 a year early in their careers.
Southern Careers Institute San Antonio Nw Loop came in at #18 for it information technology graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, Southern Careers Institute San Antonio Nw Loop is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, it information technology degree recipients from Southern Careers Institute San Antonio Nw Loop typically earn about $31,668 annually.
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 · 18 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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