Information Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 29 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 Arizona.
University Of Arizona is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in information technology. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. University Of Arizona awarded about 38 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Arizona earn around $50,834 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,861.
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A rank of #2 makes Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott one of the top schools for information technology. Located in the city of Prescott, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $64,690 in their early career. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott graduates carry a median of $24,707 in student loans.
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Arizona State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 424 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of $61,985 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $32,375.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Arizona State University Skysong, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public institution. About 321 information technology degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Arizona State University Skysong earn around $61,985 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,375.
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Northern Arizona University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. About 12 information technology degrees were awarded at Northern Arizona University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Northern Arizona University generally make around $47,056. Northern Arizona University graduates carry a median of $21,645 in student loans.
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Chandler Gilbert Community College placed #6 among the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Chandler, Chandler Gilbert Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 76 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Chandler Gilbert Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $46,943 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,447 to complete this degree.
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Glendale Community College Glendale Az ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Glendale Community College Glendale Az is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glendale. Glendale Community College Glendale Az awarded about 244 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Glendale Community College Glendale Az earn around $51,483 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,996.
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Gateway Community College Phoenix ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Gateway Community College Phoenix is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 126 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Gateway Community College Phoenix in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $50,350 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,736.
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Pima Community College came in at #9 for information technology this year. Pima Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Pima Community College awarded about 114 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $40,977 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,655 to complete this degree.
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Mesa Community College came in at #10 for information technology this year. Mesa Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Mesa. About 201 information technology degrees were awarded at Mesa Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Mesa Community College earn around $54,730 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,750.
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University Of Phoenix Arizona placed #11 among the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit institution. Roughly 16% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Phoenix Arizona awarded about 696 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Phoenix Arizona earn around $59,621 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,537 to complete this degree.
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Scottsdale Community College landed the #12 spot for information technology this year. Scottsdale Community College is a large public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale. About 43 information technology degrees were awarded at Scottsdale Community College in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Scottsdale Community College earn a median of $48,039 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,084.
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Grand Canyon University landed the #13 spot for information technology this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Phoenix. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 155 information technology degrees were awarded at Grand Canyon University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Grand Canyon University generally make around $85,677. Typical student debt for the program is $30,027.
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Yavapai College placed #14 among the best information technology schools. Yavapai College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Prescott. There were roughly 48 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Yavapai College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Yavapai College generally make around $52,087. Yavapai College graduates carry a median of $14,087 in student loans.
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Paradise Valley Community College earned the #15 position for information technology this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 14 information technology degrees were awarded at Paradise Valley Community College in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Paradise Valley Community College earn a median of $71,136 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,204.
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Estrella Mountain Community College earned the #16 position for information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 94 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Estrella Mountain Community College earn around $78,359 in the first couple years of their career. Estrella Mountain Community College graduates carry a median of $21,752 in student loans.
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Phoenix College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a large public institution. Phoenix College awarded about 120 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Phoenix College earn around $51,053 in the first couple years of their career. Phoenix College graduates carry a median of $15,204 in student loans.
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Rio Salado College placed #18 among the best information technology schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a very large public institution. About 38 information technology degrees were awarded at Rio Salado College in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Rio Salado College earn a median of $48,564 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,679.
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Cochise College placed #19 among the best information technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Sierra Vista. There were roughly 16 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Cochise College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $40,712 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,013 to complete this degree.
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Coconino Community College placed #20 among the best information technology schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Flagstaff. Coconino Community College awarded about 14 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Coconino Community College earn a median of $39,850 early in their careers. Coconino Community College graduates carry a median of $16,011 in student loans.
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American Intercontinental University Online came in at #21 for information technology this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Chandler. American Intercontinental University Online graduates 6% of students within six years. American Intercontinental University Online awarded about 26 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $43,008 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $39,107 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 · 29 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.
