Information Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 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.
Brown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in information technology. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brown University awarded about 17 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Brown University earn around $62,820 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,025.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Rhode Island one of the top schools for information technology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kingston. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 20 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $113,214 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,432.
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Roger Williams University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bristol. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Roger Williams University awarded about 18 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $48,664 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,676.
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New England Institute Of Technology came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of East Greenwich. About 41 information technology degrees were awarded at New England Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $67,411 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,616.
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Community College Of Rhode Island came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public institution. There were roughly 14 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Rhode Island in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Community College Of Rhode Island generally make around $39,680. Typical student debt for the program is $13,940.
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Johnson And Wales University Providence earned the #6 position for information technology this year. Johnson And Wales University Providence is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 11 information technology degrees were awarded at Johnson And Wales University Providence in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Johnson And Wales University Providence generally make around $45,920. Students borrow a median of $26,350 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 6 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.
