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2027 Best Information Technology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

116 Colleges in the United States
12,614 Information Technology Degrees Awarded
$57,346 Avg Early-Career Salary

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 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 116 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Information Technology in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information technology education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Information Technology

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Leading the list is Carnegie Mellon University, our #1 school for information technology. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 210 information technology degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $103,148 in their early career. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full information technology program report for Carnegie Mellon University

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Johns Hopkins University came in at #2 on our 2027 list 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. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 86 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $119,420. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. More information about a degree in information technology from Johns Hopkins University

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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Cornell University, which ranked #3. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. Cornell University awarded about 97 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $75,976 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree. See the full information technology program report for Cornell University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 184 information technology degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Georgetown University earn around $139,527 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree. Get the full information technology details for Georgetown University

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A rank of #5 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the top schools for information technology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 82 information technology degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent 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. Read more about the information technology program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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University Of Delaware ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 35 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware 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. Get the full information technology details for University Of Delaware

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University landed the #7 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. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 902 information technology students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of New York University earn a median of $113,704 early in their careers. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. More information about a degree in information technology from New York University

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George Washington University placed #8 among the best information technology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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. Students borrow a median of $18,143 to complete this degree. See the full information technology program report for George Washington University

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Towson University is a very large public school located in the city of Towson. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 35 information technology degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $50,370. Towson University graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. More information about a degree in information technology from Towson University

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University earned the #10 position for information technology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Yeshiva University graduates 85% of students within six years. Yeshiva University awarded about 88 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $52,838 early in their careers. Yeshiva University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in information technology from Yeshiva University

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Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #11 for information technology this year. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. About 72% of students finish within six years. Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded about 175 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of $89,032 early in their careers. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full information technology program report for Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Fordham University earned the #12 position for information technology this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Fordham University graduates 82% of students within six years. Fordham University awarded about 36 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $100,317 in their early career. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Get the full information technology details for Fordham University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #13 among the best information technology schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 506 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $74,788 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,959 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in information technology from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Gannon University placed #14 among the best information technology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Erie. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 112 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Gannon University in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Gannon University earn a median of $73,658 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,934. See the full information technology program report for Gannon University

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #15 among the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 51 information technology degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Temple University earn around $87,741 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,259. More information about a degree in information technology from Temple University

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #16 position for information technology this year. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 14 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Read more about the information technology program at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology placed #17 among the best information technology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Newark. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 information technology students who graduated with this degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $71,549 in their early career. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $24,755 in student loans. Read more about the information technology program at New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County earned the #18 position for information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 185 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn around $46,286 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. More information about a degree in information technology from University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #19 for information technology this year. Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Stevens Institute Of Technology awarded about 27 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Stevens Institute Of Technology earn a median of $87,055 early in their careers. Stevens Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. More information about a degree in information technology from Stevens Institute Of Technology

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University At Buffalo earned the #20 position for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Buffalo. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 information technology degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $52,403. Students borrow a median of $22,232 to complete this degree. Read more about the information technology program at University At Buffalo

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Suffolk County Community College earned the #21 position for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Selden. There were roughly 37 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $35,667 in their early career. Suffolk County Community College graduates carry a median of $11,246 in student loans. Read more about the information technology program at Suffolk County Community College

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College came in at #22 for information technology this year. Montgomery College is a very large public school located in the city of Rockville. There were roughly 104 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Montgomery College generally make around $24,833. Students borrow a median of $11,230 to complete this degree. Get the full information technology details for Montgomery College

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Hood College
Frederick, MD

Hood College placed #23 among the best information technology schools. Located in the city of Frederick, Hood College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Hood College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Hood College earn around $59,332 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,703. Read more about the information technology program at Hood College

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University came in at #24 for information technology this year. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. About 84% of students finish within six years. Syracuse University awarded about 71 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $97,224 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the information technology program at Syracuse University

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 information technology degrees were awarded at Rider University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Rider University generally make around $48,601. Students borrow a median of $26,241 to complete this degree. Read more about the information technology program at Rider University

Rest of the Top 50 Information Technology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s information technology ranking:

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY
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Excelsior College
Albany, NY
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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA
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Saint Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 116 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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