Information Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. 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 7 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 Iowa.
No school ranked higher than Iowa State University this year for information technology. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Iowa State University awarded about 17 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Iowa State University earn around $54,204 in the first couple years of their career. Iowa State University graduates carry a median of $23,496 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Des Moines Area Community College, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Ankeny. About 55 information technology degrees were awarded at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Des Moines Area Community College generally make around $66,093. Des Moines Area Community College graduates carry a median of $17,694 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Kirkwood Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 31 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Kirkwood Community College earn around $41,575 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500.
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Iowa Western Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 50 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Iowa Western Community College in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Iowa Western Community College earn a median of $43,444 early in their careers. Iowa Western Community College graduates carry a median of $15,153 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes North Iowa Area Community College one of the top schools for information technology. Located in the rural area of Mason City, North Iowa Area Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 29 information technology degrees were awarded at North Iowa Area Community College in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of North Iowa Area Community College earn a median of $44,466 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,043 to complete this degree.
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Western Iowa Tech Community College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Sioux City. There were roughly 56 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Western Iowa Tech Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College earn around $23,745 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,875 to complete this degree.
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Eastern Iowa Community College District earned the #7 position for information technology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Davenport. There were roughly 29 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Iowa Community College District in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Eastern Iowa Community College District earn a median of $41,510 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,995 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 7 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.
