Information Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 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.
Leading the list is East Carolina University, our #1 school for information technology. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. East Carolina University awarded about 10 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $81,753. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte awarded about 48 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte generally make around $89,376. Typical student debt for the program is $24,673.
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Montreat College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information technology, ranking #3. Montreat College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Montreat. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 26 information technology degrees were awarded at Montreat College in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $29,234 in their early career. Montreat College graduates carry a median of $24,168 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Campbell University one of the top schools for information technology. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Buies Creek. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 26 information technology degrees were awarded at Campbell University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Campbell University generally make around $54,232. Campbell University graduates carry a median of $25,915 in student loans.
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North Carolina A And T State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 45 information technology students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina A And T State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $73,328 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Raleigh. There were roughly 194 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Mycomputercareeredu Raleigh earn a median of $38,028 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500.
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Strayer University North Carolina placed #7 among the best information technology schools. This mid-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Greensboro. About 33% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Strayer University North Carolina in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $74,623 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,174 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 18 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.
