Information Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their information technology programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 709 schools to find the best for information technology students.
The school you choose for information technology can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Information Technology rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in information technology. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 299 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn around $83,560 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,323 to complete this degree.
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University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. About 47 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $156,433 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Carnegie Mellon University one of the top schools for information technology. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 94% of students finish within six years. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 210 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $103,148. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top schools for information technology. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 86 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $119,420 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree.
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Cornell University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 97 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $75,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree.
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Georgetown University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 184 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $139,527 early in their careers. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $16,483 in student loans.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #7 spot for information technology this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 82 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $185,150 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree.
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University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 95 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree.
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Harvard University landed the #9 spot for information technology this year. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. About 97 information technology degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $95,207 in their early career. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans.
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University Of California San Diego ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 33 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Diego in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $60,797 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,101.
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University Of Delaware earned the #11 position for information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Delaware awarded about 35 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $123,993 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete this degree.
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New York University came in at #12 for information technology this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. New York University awarded about 902 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $113,704 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree.
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Washington University In St Louis earned the #13 position for information technology this year. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 68 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $105,658 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,553.
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Brigham Young University Provo earned the #14 position for information technology this year. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 380 information technology degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Provo in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Brigham Young University Provo earn a median of $83,533 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree.
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George Washington University landed the #15 spot for information technology this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. George Washington University awarded about 224 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $105,694 in their early career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $18,143 in student loans.
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Northeastern University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 95 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $100,266 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,611.
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Auburn University earned the #17 position for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. About 82% of students finish within six years. Auburn University awarded about 52 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Auburn University earn around $55,422 in the first couple years of their career. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans.
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Purdue University Main Campus landed the #18 spot for information technology this year. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 211 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Purdue University Main Campus earn around $63,111 in the first couple years of their career. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,844 in student loans.
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Boston College came in at #19 for information technology this year. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit university. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 32 information technology degrees were awarded at Boston College in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $66,132 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,101 to complete this degree.
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University Of Southern California ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. University Of Southern California awarded about 33 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $75,677 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625.
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Towson University came in at #21 for information technology this year. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 35 information technology degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $50,370 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,241.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #22 spot for information technology this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 88 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $51,693 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,843.
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George Mason University came in at #23 for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. George Mason University awarded about 17 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $63,131 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529.
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University Of California Santa Cruz earned the #24 position for information technology this year. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 118 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of California Santa Cruz earn around $55,773 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,020.
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Yeshiva University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Yeshiva University awarded about 88 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $52,838 in their early career. Yeshiva University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Information Technology Schools
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 709 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).
