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 1314 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.
Johns Hopkins University tops our 2026 ranking of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 85 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $119,420 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 297 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $83,560 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,323.
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Carnegie Mellon University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information technology, ranking #3. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 223 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $103,148 early in their careers. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans.
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University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 40 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. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $18,627 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Georgetown University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 175 information technology degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $139,527 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,483.
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George Washington University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. George Washington University awarded about 129 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from George Washington University earn around $124,635 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,143.
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Cornell University earned the #7 position for information technology this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 86 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $75,976. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #8 position 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. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 89 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $185,150 in their early career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans.
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University Of California San Diego landed the #9 spot for information technology this year. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Diego in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of California San Diego earn around $60,797 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,101 to complete this degree.
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University Of Delaware placed #10 among the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Newark. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 36 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $123,993. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete this degree.
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Northeastern University earned the #11 position for information technology this year. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 82 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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Washington University In St Louis landed the #12 spot for information technology this year. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 74 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $105,658. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree.
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New York University landed the #13 spot 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 703 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from New York University earn around $113,704 in the first couple years of their career. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans.
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University Of Southern California came in at #14 for information technology this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. 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. University Of Southern California graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #15 among the best information technology schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 19 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year.
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Boston College placed #16 among the best information technology schools. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. Boston College awarded about 23 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $66,132. Students borrow a median of $18,101 to complete this degree.
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Southern Methodist University came in at #17 for information technology this year. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 12 information technology degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $70,632 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #18 among the best information technology schools. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 97 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $95,137 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481.
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Iowa State University earned the #19 position for information technology this year. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $53,900. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $23,495 in student loans.
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George Mason University placed #20 among the best information technology schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. George Mason University awarded about 11 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from George Mason University earn around $63,131 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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University Of San Diego placed #21 among the best information technology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 43 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of San Diego in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $102,908 in their early career. University Of San Diego graduates carry a median of $23,795 in student loans.
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Brandeis University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. Brandeis University graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $47,783 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,653 to complete this degree.
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Brigham Young University Provo landed the #23 spot for information technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Provo. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 145 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Brigham Young University Provo earn around $83,533 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree.
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Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #24 spot for information technology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 41 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $89,032 in their early career. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Fordham University placed #25 among the best information technology schools. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 31 information technology degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Fordham University earn around $100,317 in the first couple years of their career. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Information Technology Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s information technology ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1314 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).
