Educational/Instructional 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 139 schools to find the best for educational/instructional technology students.
Choosing a Great Educational/Instructional Technology School
The educational/instructional technology program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Educational/Instructional Technology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Educational/Instructional Technology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Educational/Instructional Technology Rankings by Degree Level
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Best Schools for Educational/Instructional Technology in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the educational/instructional technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Educational/Instructional Technology
No school ranked higher than New York University this year for educational/instructional technology. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 72 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $64,516 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897.
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George Mason University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in educational/instructional technology, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. George Mason University awarded about 26 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $78,324. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree.
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Pepperdine University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Malibu. Pepperdine University graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Pepperdine University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Pepperdine University generally make around $57,582. Students borrow a median of $23,645 to complete this degree.
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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $66,254. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans.
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Harvard University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 187 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their educational/instructional technology degree from Harvard University earn around $90,736 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree.
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James Madison University earned the #6 position for educational/instructional technology this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 10 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $52,997. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $21,218 in student loans.
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Concordia University Irvine ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. Located in the city of Irvine, Concordia University Irvine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 58% of students finish within six years. Concordia University Irvine awarded about 43 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of Concordia University Irvine earn a median of $86,662 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,085 to complete this degree.
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California State University Fullerton ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Fullerton awarded about 114 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $78,229 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,525 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pennsylvania landed the #9 spot for educational/instructional technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 40 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree.
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University Of Rochester earned the #10 position for educational/instructional technology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $60,865 early in their careers. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans.
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University Of San Diego placed #11 among the best educational/instructional technology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. University Of San Diego awarded about 41 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the educational/instructional technology program make about $68,281 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,795.
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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree.
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Towson University came in at #13 for educational/instructional technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Towson University awarded about 74 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $65,061. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete this degree.
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University Of Georgia ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. University Of Georgia is a very large public school located in the city of Athens. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 109 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $65,188. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792.
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Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #15 for educational/instructional technology this year. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus generally make around $57,194. Students borrow a median of $19,294 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University College Station earned the #16 position for educational/instructional technology this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $65,086. Typical student debt for the program is $20,031.
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Quinnipiac University landed the #17 spot for educational/instructional technology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hamden. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. Quinnipiac University awarded about 22 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from Quinnipiac University generally make around $62,573. Students borrow a median of $25,926 to complete this degree.
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Syracuse University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational/instructional technology degree from Syracuse University earn around $54,785 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,130 to complete this degree.
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California State University Los Angeles earned the #19 position for educational/instructional technology this year. California State University Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. California State University Los Angeles awarded about 32 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, educational/instructional technology degree recipients from California State University Los Angeles generally make around $48,403. California State University Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $14,430 in student loans.
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Florida State University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 51 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of Florida State University earn a median of $62,599 early in their careers. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $20,488 in student loans.
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University Of Delaware earned the #21 position for educational/instructional technology this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. About 16 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Students who receive their educational/instructional technology degree from University Of Delaware earn around $54,155 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete this degree.
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Johns Hopkins University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best educational/instructional technology schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 16 educational/instructional technology students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $78,058 early in their careers. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans.
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Wilkes University placed #23 among the best educational/instructional technology schools. Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 63% of students finish within six years. Wilkes University awarded about 109 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of Wilkes University earn a median of $64,004 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,601 to complete this degree.
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California State University East Bay landed the #24 spot for educational/instructional technology this year. Located in the suburb of Hayward, California State University East Bay is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 38 educational/instructional technology degrees were awarded at California State University East Bay in the most recent year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of California State University East Bay earn a median of $74,406 early in their careers. California State University East Bay graduates carry a median of $18,073 in student loans.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #25 for educational/instructional technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 17 educational/instructional technology degrees in the most recent data year. Educational/instructional Technology graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $61,361 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Educational/Instructional Technology Schools
Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong educational/instructional technology education:
Educational/Instructional Technology Related Rankings by Major
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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 · 139 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).
