Information Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their information technology programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.
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Our analysis ranked University Of Missouri Columbia the best school in the country for a degree in information technology. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 95 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $53,134 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,818.
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Washington University In St Louis came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. About 68 information technology degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $105,658 in their early career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans.
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Saint Louis University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in information technology, ranking #3. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 information technology degrees were awarded at Saint Louis University Main Campus in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Saint Louis University Main Campus earn a median of $65,599 early in their careers. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,586 in student loans.
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University Of Central Missouri is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public university. About 54% of students finish within six years. University Of Central Missouri awarded about 258 information technology degrees 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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Students looking for a strong information technology program will find one at Southeast Missouri State University, which ranked #5. This large public university is located in the city of Cape Girardeau. Southeast Missouri State University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 51 information technology degrees were awarded at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $62,891 in their early career. Southeast Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans.
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Lindenwood University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Charles. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 54 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Lindenwood University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Lindenwood University earn around $83,143 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,485.
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University Of Missouri St Louis placed #7 among the best information technology schools. University Of Missouri St Louis is a large public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 60 information technology degrees were awarded at University Of Missouri St Louis in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of $53,079 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,943.
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Avila University placed #8 among the best information technology schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, Avila University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 52% of students finish within six years. Avila University awarded about 89 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Avila University generally make around $51,234. Avila University graduates carry a median of $29,750 in student loans.
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Missouri State University Springfield ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Springfield. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 36 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Missouri State University Springfield generally make around $68,680. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete this degree.
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Saint Louis Community College earned the #10 position for information technology this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public university. About 34 information technology degrees were awarded at Saint Louis Community College in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn a median of $38,999 early in their careers. Saint Louis Community College graduates carry a median of $11,424 in student loans.
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Webster University landed the #11 spot for information technology this year. Webster University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 1,064 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Webster University in the most recent data 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 #12 on our 2027 list of the best information technology schools. This large public university is located in the city of Springfield. There were roughly 24 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Ozarks Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Information Technology graduates of Ozarks Technical Community College earn a median of $36,644 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,866.
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Columbia College Missouri landed the #13 spot for information technology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Columbia. Columbia College Missouri graduates 43% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia College Missouri in the most recent data year. Graduates of the information technology program make about $47,962 in their early career. 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), 2027 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 · 13 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.
