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.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information technology education in Missouri.
Leading the list is University Of Missouri Columbia, our #1 school for information technology. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 59 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia generally make around $53,134. University Of Missouri Columbia graduates carry a median of $21,818 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Washington University In St Louis, which ranked #2. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 77 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $105,658 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree.
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University Of Central Missouri is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information technology, ranking #3. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 113 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $57,502 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,038.
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University Of Missouri St Louis is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri St Louis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from University Of Missouri St Louis earn around $53,079 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Missouri St Louis graduates carry a median of $25,943 in student loans.
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Lindenwood University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Charles. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 40 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Lindenwood University earn a median of $83,143 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,485 to complete this degree.
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Southeast Missouri State University placed #6 among the best information technology schools. Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Southeast Missouri State University awarded about 66 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Southeast Missouri State University earn around $62,891 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250.
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Saint Louis Community College came in at #7 for information technology this year. Set in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public institution. Saint Louis Community College awarded about 20 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Saint Louis Community College generally make around $38,999. Typical student debt for the program is $11,424.
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Missouri Southern State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. Missouri Southern State University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Joplin. Missouri Southern State University graduates 40% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri Southern State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $39,434 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,241.
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Missouri State University Springfield earned the #9 position for information technology this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public institution. Missouri State University Springfield graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 40 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State University Springfield in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $68,680. Typical student debt for the program is $24,408.
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Webster University landed the #10 spot for information technology this year. Webster University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 530 information technology degrees were awarded at Webster University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $92,944 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,939.
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Ozarks Technical Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best information technology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Springfield. Ozarks Technical Community College awarded about 30 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Ozarks Technical Community College earn around $36,644 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,866.
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Columbia College Missouri landed the #12 spot for information technology this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 43% of students finish within six years. Columbia College Missouri awarded about 20 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Columbia College Missouri earn a median of $47,962 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $29,213.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 23 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.
