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2027 Best Information Technology Schools in the Southeast Region

184 Colleges in the United States
17,740 Information Technology Degrees Awarded
$48,072 Avg Early-Career Salary

Information Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 184 schools to find the best for information technology students.

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Best Schools for Information Technology in the Southeast Region

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.

Top Schools in Information Technology

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Our analysis ranked Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in information technology. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 299 information technology degrees were awarded at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $83,560 in their early career. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Get the full information technology details for Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Virginia Main Campus one of the top schools for information technology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 47 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $156,433. Typical student debt for the program is $18,627. Get the full information technology details for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Auburn University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Auburn University awarded about 52 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $55,422. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans. Get the full information technology details for Auburn University

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George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information technology, ranking #4. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. George Mason University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 information technology students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $63,131 in their early career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full information technology program report for George Mason University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

A rank of #5 makes University Of Miami one of the top schools for information technology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Miami earn around $73,059 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,250. Read more about the information technology program at University Of Miami

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Northern Virginia Community College placed #6 among the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Annandale. There were roughly 605 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $44,805 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,344. Read more about the information technology program at Northern Virginia Community College

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University Of Kentucky earned the #7 position for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. University Of Kentucky graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Kentucky earn around $49,568 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094. See the full information technology program report for University Of Kentucky

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The University Of Alabama ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. There were roughly 11 information technology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $50,740 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,496. Read more about the information technology program at The University Of Alabama

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN

Belmont University landed the #9 spot for information technology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Belmont University awarded about 16 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Belmont University generally make around $49,699. Typical student debt for the program is $23,447. See the full information technology program report for Belmont University

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Georgia College And State University placed #10 among the best information technology schools. Set in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 64 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College And State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Georgia College And State University earn around $67,455 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,740. More information about a degree in information technology from Georgia College And State University

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East Carolina University earned the #11 position for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Greenville. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 information technology degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $81,753. Typical student debt for the program is $24,747. See the full information technology program report for East Carolina University

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earned the #12 position for information technology this year. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 58 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $89,376. Students borrow a median of $24,673 to complete this degree. Read more about the information technology program at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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University Of Louisville earned the #13 position for information technology this year. University Of Louisville is a very large public school located in the city of Louisville. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 10 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $58,534 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete this degree. Read more about the information technology program at University Of Louisville

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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 153 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of South Florida Main Campus earn around $52,885 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,829. More information about a degree in information technology from University Of South Florida Main Campus

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Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #15 spot for information technology this year. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public institution. There were roughly 96 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida generally make around $48,049. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete this degree. Get the full information technology details for Seminole State College Of Florida

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Cumberland University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the town of Lebanon, Cumberland University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 153 information technology degrees were awarded at Cumberland University in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Cumberland University earn a median of $47,696 early in their careers. Cumberland University graduates carry a median of $21,902 in student loans. Get the full information technology details for Cumberland University

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Marymount University landed the #17 spot for information technology this year. Set in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 93 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Marymount University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Marymount University earn around $95,862 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,880. Read more about the information technology program at Marymount University

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Louisiana Tech University landed the #18 spot for information technology this year. Set in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public institution. Louisiana Tech University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Louisiana Tech University earn around $49,261 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,846. Read more about the information technology program at Louisiana Tech University

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College earned the #19 position for information technology this year. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. Valencia College awarded about 540 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $45,819. Valencia College graduates carry a median of $15,486 in student loans. Get the full information technology details for Valencia College

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University Of The Cumberlands ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamsburg. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 344 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $50,547 early in their careers. University Of The Cumberlands graduates carry a median of $22,868 in student loans. See the full information technology program report for University Of The Cumberlands

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University earned the #21 position for information technology this year. Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winchester. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 16 information technology degrees were awarded at Shenandoah University in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Shenandoah University earn a median of $62,948 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,005. See the full information technology program report for Shenandoah University

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Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the rural area of Locust Grove, Germanna Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 77 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Germanna Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Germanna Community College generally make around $41,880. Typical student debt for the program is $10,999. Read more about the information technology program at Germanna Community College

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Anderson University Sc earned the #23 position for information technology this year. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University Sc is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Anderson University Sc graduates 66% of students within six years. Anderson University Sc awarded about 30 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Anderson University Sc generally make around $49,036. Anderson University Sc graduates carry a median of $28,034 in student loans. See the full information technology program report for Anderson University Sc

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Georgia Southern University came in at #24 for information technology this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Statesboro. About 55% of students finish within six years. Georgia Southern University awarded about 24 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Georgia Southern University earn around $45,531 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500. See the full information technology program report for Georgia Southern University

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Florida International University placed #25 among the best information technology schools. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 94 information technology degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Florida International University earn around $70,928 in the first couple years of their career. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Get the full information technology details for Florida International University

Rest of the Top 50 Information Technology Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong information technology education:

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Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Radford University
Radford, VA
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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
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Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL
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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 · 184 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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