28
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
4,717
IT Degrees Awarded
$49,416
Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on majoring in
information technology, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #42 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
College Factual reviewed 28 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of information technology. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,717 degrees in information technology during the 2021-2022 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Your choice of information technology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Information Technology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Information Technology Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Featured Information Technology Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MS in Information Technology
To stay competitive in today's information technology world, employees need to have training that goes beyond traditional computer programming and IT expertise.
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AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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The schools below may not offer all types of it degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in IT
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In CA
University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in information technology. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 13 information technology students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in information technology from University of Southern CaliforniaIt's difficult to beat University of Washington - Seattle Campus if you want to pursue a degree in information technology. UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were approximately 107 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available. Those information technology students who get their degree from University of Washington - Seattle Campus earn $48,310 more than the standard it grad.
More information about a degree in information technology from University of Washington - Seattle CampusPortland Community College is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in information technology. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #300 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Portland Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 142 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent data year. After graduation, it degree recipients typically make an average of $46,384 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in information technology from Portland Community CollegeEvery student who is interested in information technology has to check out University of California - Santa Cruz. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #102 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Santa Cruz is a great university overall.
There were about 98 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UC Santa Cruz in the most recent year we have data available. Those information technology students who get their degree from University of California - Santa Cruz make $5,309 more than the typical it grad.
More information about a degree in information technology from University of California - Santa CruzMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CA
42
IT Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.
There were roughly 42 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in information technology from University of California - San DiegoLocated in the city of Lakewood, CPTC is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #389 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CPTC is a great college overall.
There were approximately 330 information technology students who graduated with this degree at CPTC in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the it program make about $40,501 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in information technology from Clover Park Technical CollegeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In WA
Located in the large city of Seattle, North Seattle is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 28th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 23 information technology students who graduated with this degree at North Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in information technology from North Seattle CollegeMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NV
43
IT Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNLV is a great university overall.
There were about 43 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in information technology from University of Nevada - Las VegasLocated in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #443 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CSN is a great college overall.
There were approximately 261 information technology students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the it program state that they receive average early career earnings of $36,320.
More information about a degree in information technology from College of Southern NevadaMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In WA
68
IT Degrees Awarded
CWU is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Ellensburg. A Best Colleges rank of #357 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CWU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 68 information technology students who graduated with this degree at CWU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in information technology from Central Washington University
