Information Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their information technology programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.
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Leading the list is University Of Virginia Main Campus, our #1 school for information technology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 47 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $156,433 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete this degree.
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George Mason University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. About 68% of students finish 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. Information Technology graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $63,131 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Northern Virginia Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. About 605 information technology degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Northern Virginia Community College earn around $44,805 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,344.
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A rank of #4 makes Marymount University one of the top schools for information technology. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Marymount University awarded about 93 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Marymount University generally make around $95,862. Typical student debt for the program is $26,880.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Shenandoah University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Shenandoah University awarded about 16 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $62,948 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,005 to complete this degree.
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Germanna Community College came in at #6 for information technology this year. Set in the rural area of Locust Grove, Germanna Community College is a large public institution. Germanna Community College awarded about 77 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Germanna Community College earn a median of $41,880 early in their careers. Germanna Community College graduates carry a median of $10,999 in student loans.
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Old Dominion University came in at #7 for information technology this year. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public university. Old Dominion University graduates 46% of students within six years. About 427 information technology degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Old Dominion University generally make around $65,838. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree.
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Radford University came in at #8 for information technology this year. Set in the town of Radford, Radford University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. Radford University awarded about 40 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Radford University earn around $47,271 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,514 to complete this degree.
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Liberty University earned the #9 position for information technology this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. Liberty University awarded about 60 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $45,877 early in their careers. Liberty University graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans.
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Tidewater Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public institution. Tidewater Community College awarded about 108 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $35,627 in their early career. Tidewater Community College graduates carry a median of $14,001 in student loans.
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Strayer University Virginia landed the #11 spot for information technology this year. Located in the city of Arlington, Strayer University Virginia is a mid-sized private for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 19%. Strayer University Virginia awarded about 59 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Strayer University Virginia earn around $74,623 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,174 to complete this degree.
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Ecpi University placed #12 among the best information technology schools. Ecpi University is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ecpi University awarded about 984 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Ecpi University earn around $53,094 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,969 to complete this degree.
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Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 26 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Lord Fairfax Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Lord Fairfax Community College earn around $37,531 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,698 to complete this degree.
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Norfolk State University earned the #14 position for information technology this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Norfolk State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Norfolk State University awarded about 16 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Norfolk State University earn a median of $59,924 early in their careers.
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Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 12 information technology degrees were awarded at Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $31,581 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,137.
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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 · 15 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.
