Information Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 115 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the information technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than University Of California San Diego this year for information technology. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Diego in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $60,797 early in their careers. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans.
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University Of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information technology, ranking #2. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. There were roughly 37 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Southern California earn around $75,677 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625.
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University Of California Santa Cruz is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public university. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates 75% of students within six years. About 105 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of California Santa Cruz generally make around $55,773. Typical student debt for the program is $20,020.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at University Of San Diego, which ranked #4. University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 43 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of San Diego in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of San Diego generally make around $102,908. Typical student debt for the program is $23,795.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at California Baptist University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Riverside, California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 information technology degrees were awarded at California Baptist University in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of California Baptist University earn a median of $51,999 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,169 to complete this degree.
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California State University San Marcos came in at #6 for information technology this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of San Marcos. California State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. About 11 information technology degrees were awarded at California State University San Marcos in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from California State University San Marcos generally make around $48,726. Students borrow a median of $17,527 to complete this degree.
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Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #7 for information technology this year. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa Junior College awarded about 87 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $80,047 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,692 to complete this degree.
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California State University Dominguez Hills landed the #8 spot for information technology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Carson. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. There were roughly 29 information technology students who graduated with this degree at California State University Dominguez Hills in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of California State University Dominguez Hills earn a median of $52,683 early in their careers. California State University Dominguez Hills graduates carry a median of $15,886 in student loans.
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Golden Gate University San Francisco came in at #9 for information technology this year. Golden Gate University San Francisco is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. Golden Gate University San Francisco awarded about 30 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Golden Gate University San Francisco generally make around $88,638. Students borrow a median of $33,968 to complete this degree.
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Foothill College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. Foothill College awarded about 16 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $94,152 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595.
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Moorpark College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Moorpark. About 53 information technology degrees were awarded at Moorpark College in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Moorpark College earn around $105,599 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,075 to complete this degree.
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Cuesta College earned the #12 position for information technology this year. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. About 35 information technology degrees were awarded at Cuesta College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Cuesta College generally make around $64,492. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree.
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Monterey Institute Of International Studies came in at #13 for information technology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Monterey. There were roughly 61 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Monterey Institute Of International Studies in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Monterey Institute Of International Studies earn around $75,919 in the first couple years of their career.
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Mt San Antonio College came in at #14 for information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. Mt San Antonio College awarded about 43 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans.
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Miracosta College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Miracosta College is a large public school located in the suburb of Oceanside. About 96% of students finish within six years. Miracosta College awarded about 52 information technology degrees in the most recent data year.
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Oxnard College earned the #16 position for information technology this year. Oxnard College is a large public school located in the city of Oxnard. About 24 information technology degrees were awarded at Oxnard College in the most recent year.
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Cypress College came in at #17 for information technology this year. Located in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public university. There were roughly 16 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent data year.
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National University earned the #18 position for information technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 88 information technology degrees were awarded at National University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from National University generally make around $96,647. National University graduates carry a median of $30,077 in student loans.
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Mti College earned the #19 position for information technology this year. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the suburb of Sacramento. Mti College awarded about 37 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $41,899 in their early career. Mti College graduates carry a median of $11,201 in student loans.
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Santa Ana College landed the #20 spot for information technology this year. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. Santa Ana College awarded about 18 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Santa Ana College earn around $39,633 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,196.
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Saddleback College came in at #21 for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. Saddleback College awarded about 14 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $15,890 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,707.
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Grossmont College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a large public university. About 41 information technology degrees were awarded at Grossmont College in the most recent year.
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City College Of San Francisco placed #23 among the best information technology schools. Set in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public institution. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 41 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from City College Of San Francisco generally make around $100,031. Students borrow a median of $10,332 to complete this degree.
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Riverside City College landed the #24 spot for information technology this year. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a very large public university. There were roughly 103 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Riverside City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $37,102 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,767.
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Palomar College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Palomar College is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos. Palomar College awarded about 14 information technology degrees in the most recent data year.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 115 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
