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 9 schools to find the best for information technology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information technology education in Alabama.
Auburn University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in information technology. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 52 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Auburn University earn around $55,422 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803.
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The University Of Alabama is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 information technology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $50,740. Typical student debt for the program is $24,496.
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University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 33 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $98,129 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,797 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Auburn University At Montgomery, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 33%. Auburn University At Montgomery awarded about 28 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $44,249 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,746.
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A rank of #5 makes Columbia Southern University one of the top schools for information technology. Set in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a very large private for-profit institution. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia Southern University awarded about 149 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $61,894 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $34,056 to complete this degree.
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University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Alabama At Birmingham awarded about 27 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $76,770. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates carry a median of $26,162 in student loans.
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Troy University came in at #7 for information technology this year. Set in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public institution. Troy University graduates 49% of students within six years. About 21 information technology degrees were awarded at Troy University in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Troy University earn around $46,723 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,439 to complete this degree.
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Strayer University Alabama ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Strayer University Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Birmingham. There were roughly 15 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Strayer University Alabama in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Strayer University Alabama earn a median of $74,623 early in their careers. Strayer University Alabama graduates carry a median of $28,174 in student loans.
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Alabama State University came in at #9 for information technology this year. Alabama State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Montgomery. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. There were roughly 16 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Alabama State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Alabama State University generally make around $37,721. Typical student debt for the program is $33,709.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 9 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).
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