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2024 Best Information Technology Schools

350 Colleges in the United States
40,555 IT Degrees Awarded
$46,525 Avg Early-Career Salary
Information Technology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #42 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 350 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Information Technology Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 40,555 degrees in information technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Information Technology School

Best Information Technology Schools The it program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Information Technology rankings. For our Best Overall Information Technology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Information Technology Degree Level

Associate Degrees in IT
Bachelor's Degrees in IT
Master's Degrees in IT
Doctor's Degrees in IT

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Information Technology Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Information Technology in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the it degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in IT

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
177 IT Degrees Awarded
12.4% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in information technology needs to check out Carnegie Mellon University. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were approximately 177 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the information technology program at Carnegie Mellon University get $45,128 more than the average college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in information technology from Carnegie Mellon University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
431 IT Degrees Awarded
$93,668 Median Starting Salary

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in information technology. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 431 information technology students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the information technology program at New York University earn $47,143 more than the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
134 IT Degrees Awarded
25.4% Growth in Graduates

Georgetown University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in information technology. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were about 134 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year. Those information technology students who get their degree from Georgetown University receive $59,318 more than the typical it student.

More information about a degree in information technology from Georgetown University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In GA
47 IT Degrees Awarded

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in information technology. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were approximately 47 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
86 IT Degrees Awarded
22.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 86 information technology students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year. Information Technology degree recipients from Washington University in St Louis receive an earnings boost of around $46,079 over the typical earnings of information technology graduates.

More information about a degree in information technology from Washington University in St Louis

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
227 IT Degrees Awarded
$74,168 Median Starting Salary

GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #49 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 227 information technology students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the information technology major at George Washington University get $27,643 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

More information about a degree in information technology from George Washington University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
73 IT Degrees Awarded
$105,476 Median Starting Salary

Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were approximately 73 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the information technology program at Johns Hopkins University earn $58,951 above the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In VA
70 IT Degrees Awarded

University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 70 information technology students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
66 IT Degrees Awarded
24.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, Hennepin Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 5th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 66 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, it degree recipients typically make around $40,649 in the first five years of their career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2,607 IT Degrees Awarded
8.8% Growth in Graduates

WGU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City. This university ranks 2nd out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were roughly 2607 information technology students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available. Information Technology degree recipients from Western Governors University get an earnings boost of approximately $53,418 over the typical earnings of information technology majors.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
152 IT Degrees Awarded
3.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 152 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Madison College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the it program report average early career wages of $47,426.

More information about a degree in information technology from Madison Area Technical College

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
223 IT Degrees Awarded
4.0% Growth in Graduates

BYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Provo. This university ranks 1st out of 13 colleges for overall quality in the state of Utah.

There were roughly 223 information technology students who graduated with this degree at BYU in the most recent year we have data available. Information Technology degree recipients from Brigham Young University - Provo receive an earnings boost of about $22,663 over the typical earnings of information technology majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In TX

Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were about 5 information technology students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from Southern Methodist University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In NY
44 IT Degrees Awarded

Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were roughly 44 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent year we have data available.

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Champlain College
Burlington, VT
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
277 IT Degrees Awarded
$94,882 Median Starting Salary

Champlain is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Burlington. This college ranks 3rd out of 11 colleges for overall quality in the state of Vermont.

There were roughly 277 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the information technology program at Champlain College get $48,356 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In NY
106 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were about 106 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
678 IT Degrees Awarded
1.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 28 colleges for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were roughly 678 information technology students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available. Those information technology students who get their degree from American Public University System make $28,176 more than the average it grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA
61.9% Growth in Graduates

Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 21 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
134 IT Degrees Awarded
11.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Waco, TSTC is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 8th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 134 information technology students who graduated with this degree at TSTC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the it program earn an average of $32,661 in the first couple years of their career.

More information about a degree in information technology from Texas State Technical College

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA
184 IT Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 184 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OH
116 IT Degrees Awarded

UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. This university ranks 5th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 116.00000000000001 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
64 IT Degrees Awarded
21.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 64 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the information technology major at Drexel University get $28,906 above the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
135 IT Degrees Awarded
50.4% Growth in Graduates

Collin County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of McKinney. This college ranks 22nd out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 135 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent data year. Those information technology students who get their degree from Collin County Community College District receive $9,883 more than the standard it grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WI
90 IT Degrees Awarded

FVTC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Appleton. This college ranks 21st out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 90 information technology students who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in information technology from Fox Valley Technical College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
496 IT Degrees Awarded
7.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 7th out of 68 schools for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were approximately 496 information technology students who graduated with this degree at GTC in the most recent data year. After graduating, it degree recipients generally earn about $36,592 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in information technology from Gwinnett Technical College

Rest of the Top Best Information Technology Schools

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
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MTI College
Sacramento, CA
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Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Best Information Technology Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 350 different United States information technology schools we analyzed.

RankCollegeLocation
51Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA
52Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Information Technology Schools award.

RankCollegeLocation
53ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA
54University of California - Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
55University of California - San DiegoLa Jolla, CA
56Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
57Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
58Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI
59George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
60Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI
61Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI
62Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI
63Tufts UniversityMedford, MA
64University of DallasIrving, TX
65Boston UniversityBoston, MA
65Indiana University - BloomingtonBloomington, IN
66Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
67Texas A&M University - College StationCollege Station, TX
68Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MD
69Clover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA
70Valencia CollegeOrlando, FL

Information Technology by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Information Technology is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.

IT Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Computer & IS Security22,829
Network & System Administration/Administrator5,501
Information Technology Management4,009
Computer Support Specialist3,176
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager2,077
Information Technology Project Management2,076
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster887

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Computer Information Systems88,434
Computer Science59,565
Information Science18,325
Computer Systems Networking14,700
Computer Software & Applications14,336
Computer Programming11,939
Computer Systems Analysis2,338
Data Processing1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences1,755
Data Entry552

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