Information Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 276 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best information technology schools.
Northern Virginia Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in information technology. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale. About 605 information technology degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Northern Virginia Community College generally make around $54,742. Typical student debt for the program is $12,500.
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Joliet Junior College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Joliet. Joliet Junior College awarded about 38 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Joliet Junior College earn around $40,118 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,995.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Whatcom Community College, which ranked #3. Whatcom Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bellingham. Whatcom Community College awarded about 75 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Whatcom Community College earn a median of $51,466 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,510.
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Fox Valley Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information technology, ranking #4. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. About 68 information technology degrees were awarded at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Fox Valley Technical College earn around $43,909 in the first couple years of their career. Fox Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,375 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Des Moines Area Community College, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Ankeny, Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public institution. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 43 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Des Moines Area Community College earn around $66,093 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,694 to complete this degree.
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American Public University System came in at #6 for information technology this year. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. About 47% of students finish within six years. American Public University System awarded about 417 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from American Public University System earn around $70,995 in the first couple years of their career. American Public University System graduates carry a median of $14,556 in student loans.
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Suffolk County Community College earned the #7 position for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Selden. Suffolk County Community College awarded about 37 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College generally make around $35,667. Typical student debt for the program is $11,246.
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College Of Southern Nevada earned the #8 position for information technology this year. College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. College Of Southern Nevada awarded about 223 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from College Of Southern Nevada generally make around $35,850. College Of Southern Nevada graduates carry a median of $9,980 in student loans.
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Montgomery College placed #9 among the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Rockville. Montgomery College awarded about 103 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Montgomery College earn around $24,833 in the first couple years of their career. Montgomery College graduates carry a median of $11,230 in student loans.
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Madison Area Technical College came in at #10 for information technology this year. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. About 89 information technology degrees were awarded at Madison Area Technical College in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Madison Area Technical College earn a median of $54,784 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,250.
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Anne Arundel Community College came in at #11 for information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Arnold, Anne Arundel Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 56 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $59,894 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,926 to complete this degree.
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Renton Technical College landed the #12 spot for information technology this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Renton. There were roughly 23 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Renton Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $80,411 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,582 to complete this degree.
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Seminole State College Of Florida earned the #13 position for information technology this year. Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Sanford. About 32 information technology degrees were awarded at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Seminole State College Of Florida earn around $48,049 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,419.
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College Of Southern Maryland earned the #14 position for information technology this year. College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of La Plata. There were roughly 57 information technology students who graduated with this degree at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of College Of Southern Maryland earn a median of $51,719 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,728 to complete this degree.
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Valencia College earned the #15 position for information technology this year. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. Valencia College awarded about 82 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $45,819 in their early career. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $15,486 in student loans.
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Green River Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Green River Community College is a large public university. About 79 information technology degrees were awarded at Green River Community College in the most recent year.
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Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #17 for information technology this year. Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public university. About 93 information technology degrees were awarded at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Florida State College At Jacksonville earn a median of $47,420 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,042 to complete this degree.
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Prince Georges Community College earned the #18 position for information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Largo, Prince Georges Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 72 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Prince Georges Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $44,587 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,185.
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University Of The Cumberlands placed #19 among the best information technology schools. University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 248 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $50,547 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,868.
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Southern New Hampshire University placed #20 among the best information technology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Manchester. Southern New Hampshire University graduates 44% of students within six years. About 348 information technology degrees were awarded at Southern New Hampshire University in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Southern New Hampshire University earn around $53,211 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,103 to complete this degree.
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Germanna Community College came in at #21 for information technology this year. Germanna Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Locust Grove. There were roughly 77 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Germanna Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Germanna Community College earn around $41,880 in the first couple years of their career. Germanna Community College graduates carry a median of $10,999 in student loans.
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Columbia Basin College came in at #22 for information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Pasco, Columbia Basin College is a large public institution. There were roughly 45 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Basin College in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Columbia Basin College earn a median of $59,559 early in their careers. Columbia Basin College graduates carry a median of $18,618 in student loans.
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Moraine Park Technical College earned the #23 position for information technology this year. Set in the city of Fond du Lac, Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 43 information technology degrees were awarded at Moraine Park Technical College in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Moraine Park Technical College earn a median of $39,552 early in their careers. Moraine Park Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,874 in student loans.
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Portland Community College placed #24 among the best information technology schools. Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Portland Community College awarded about 81 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Portland Community College generally make around $49,580. Typical student debt for the program is $20,648.
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Waukesha County Technical College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. There were roughly 70 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Waukesha County Technical College in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn a median of $46,450 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Information Technology Schools
These schools also placed among the best for information technology this year:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 276 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).
