Information Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information technology education in Wisconsin.
No school ranked higher than Fox Valley Technical College this year for information technology. This large public university is located in the suburb of Appleton. Fox Valley Technical College awarded about 101 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $43,909 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,375 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Concordia University Wisconsin one of the top schools for information technology. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mequon. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates 69% of students within six years. About 31 information technology degrees were awarded at Concordia University Wisconsin in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $58,227 in their early career. Concordia University Wisconsin graduates carry a median of $27,172 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Madison Area Technical College one of the top schools for information technology. Located in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public university. Madison Area Technical College awarded about 104 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $54,784 in their early career. Madison Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,528 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes University Of Wisconsin Whitewater one of the top schools for information technology. Set in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 28 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $45,767 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,306 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Waukesha County Technical College one of the top schools for information technology. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. About 77 information technology degrees were awarded at Waukesha County Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Waukesha County Technical College earn around $46,450 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #6 for information technology this year. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Green Bay. There were roughly 79 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $42,016. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,997 in student loans.
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Moraine Park Technical College came in at #7 for information technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Fond du Lac. Moraine Park Technical College awarded about 56 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Moraine Park Technical College generally make around $39,552. Moraine Park Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,874 in student loans.
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Western Technical College La Cross landed the #8 spot for information technology this year. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a moderately-sized public university. Western Technical College La Cross awarded about 42 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Western Technical College La Cross generally make around $45,077. Students borrow a median of $8,705 to complete this degree.
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Northcentral Technical College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 67 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Northcentral Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $42,296 in their early career. Northcentral Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,709 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Platteville earned the #10 position for information technology this year. Set in the town of Platteville, University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Platteville in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn a median of $56,998 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,677.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #11 for information technology this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public university. Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded about 102 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn a median of $38,325 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,296 to complete this degree.
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College placed #12 among the best information technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Rice Lake. There were roughly 51 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College earn around $41,473 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,227 to complete this degree.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College placed #13 among the best information technology schools. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Fennimore. There were roughly 11 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $42,087. Typical student debt for the program is $12,112.
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Mid State Technical College earned the #14 position for information technology this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Wisconsin Rapids. There were roughly 16 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Mid State Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Mid State Technical College generally make around $41,678. Students borrow a median of $11,626 to complete this degree.
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Nicolet Area Technical College placed #15 among the best information technology schools. Set in the rural area of Rhinelander, Nicolet Area Technical College is a small public institution. About 14 information technology degrees were awarded at Nicolet Area Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $46,419 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,400.
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Gateway Technical College came in at #16 for information technology this year. Set in the city of Kenosha, Gateway Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 59 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $37,529 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,564 to complete this degree.
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Herzing University Madison placed #17 among the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Madison, Herzing University Madison is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 22% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Herzing University Madison in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Herzing University Madison earn a median of $57,229 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $41,837.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 33 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.
