by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,556 associate degrees in information technology during the 2021-2022 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The it associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality it program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for information technology students working on their associate degree.
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 Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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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.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for information technology students seeking a an associate degree.
ECPI University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in information technology. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, ECPI University is a private for-profit university with a large student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the it program report average early career income of $43,314.
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Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in information technology has to check out American Public University System. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town.More information about a associate in information technology from American Public University System
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in information technology has to look into Gwinnett Technical College. GTC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the it program earn an average of $42,403 for their early career.
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Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in information technology has to take a look at Augusta Technical College. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the it program make about $36,047 in the first couple years of their career.
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Located in the large city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a private for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the it program report average early career earnings of $39,745.
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Valencia College is a very large public college located in the large city of Orlando.
Students who graduate with their associate from the it program report average early career wages of $45,819.
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Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in information technology from Broward College
Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Lake Worth.
Soon after graduation, it associate recipients generally make about $38,149 in their early careers.
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FSCJ is a very large public college located in the city of Jacksonville.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the it program make about $47,420 in their early career salary.
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HCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tampa.
Associate students who receive their degree from the it program make around $40,619 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a associate in information technology from Hillsborough Community CollegeExplore the best information technology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 40 |
| Georgia | 121 | 621 |
| Florida | 121 | 651 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 31 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 14 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 10 |
| Virginia | 97 | 972 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 110 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 28 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 44 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 48 |
| Alabama | 69 | 3 |
Information Technology is one of 10 different types of Computer & Information Sciences programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 3,916 |
| Computer Programming | 700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 526 |
| Computer Science | 517 |
| Data Processing | 501 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 214 |
| Information Science | 75 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 74 |
| Data Entry | 1 |
