### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Information Technology is not only a valuable choice, but often a necessary first step for scholars choosing to pursue a career as an information systems technology engineer, an information systems administrator, or an information technology/support technician. Interestingly, information technology is somewhat popular ranking as the 43rd most popular degree. In the last year, there were 11,399 information technology diplomas received. In-state tuition for information technology at private schools is, on average, 3.6 times more expensive than their public peers.

 There are 334 institutions which offer this degree. 334 colleges is fairly average in terms of the number of institutions which offer each degree. If you're hoping to surround yourself with other information technology undergrads, consider looking at colleges in Florida which have more students admitted to information technology than any other state. Zooming out, the best region to pursue information technology is in the Southeast region with [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), [Florida International University](/colleges/florida-international-university), and [George Mason University](/colleges/george-mason-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick of the best conference to major in information technology is the American Athletic Conference with [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), [University of South Florida-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus), and [University of Cincinnati-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus) representing the conference. On that topic, our belief is that the best school for information technology is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). You might also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively best school does not have to be the 'best' school for you. There are tons of angels to weigh when choosing ​university. External stuff such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely alter one's decision on which college to attend. Here at Authority, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which information technology college is home to the best campus, the answer is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). If you are very interested in which school has the top campus, then we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more in order to evaluate every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our pick of the school with the best student life for information technology is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Curious why? Continue scrolling to discover more about our top recommendations. Many of our picks might shock you.

 If price is a primary deciding factor in your choice of where you attend university, you might be cautious about [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspis the most expensive college for information technology, at least regarding out of state attendance. We do have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the expense at [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university)&nbspinto perspective. You could also be interested to know that information technology is the 172nd most expensive program in America, with an average associated cost of $32,300. On a broader scale, the most costly state for information technology on our list is Connecticut at University of Connecticut and Sacred Heart University, the main colleges in the state, of $36,466 and $42,800. To zoom out even further, the most costly region of the country for information technology is the Mid East region which is best demonstrated with [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university) with a cost of $56,550, [Carnegie Mellon University](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university) with a cost of $55,816, and [Lehigh University](/colleges/lehigh-university) with a cost of $54,790.

 Our cheapest region for information technology is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, [Western Governors University](/colleges/western-governors-university) with a cost of $6,380, and [Colorado State University-Global Campus](/colleges/colorado-state-university-global-campus) with a cost of $8,400. In better news, the most affordable school for information technology is [University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-sarasota-manatee). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable colleges can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay about $8,900 for a degree in information technology. That cost grows significantly to a median of $20,200 for an out-of-state public-school undergrad. As such, you might be interested in our choice for the school constituting the best value for information technology: [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Here you can see our comprehensive list on the universities we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Do know, this section is based on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for information technology students can differ, but two years after leaving college graduates will regularly make around $64,200. There is a lot of variation in earnings; top positions can rake in up to $101,700. Even straight out of university, the lowest earning positions within the information technology field earn $40,200, which could be worse. The top earning grads from information technology attended [Lehigh University](/colleges/lehigh-university)&nbspand if you are looking for universities with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The prevailing diversity of information technology is quite high, coming in the 92nd percentile of all programs. The school with the most composite diversity for information technology is [Carnegie Mellon University](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the colleges which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Information Technology major only ranks in the 53rd percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is greater than financial diversity, ranking in the 96th percentile. White collegians compose the largest share at 45% of those majoring in information technology. Additionally, 73% of undergrads seeking an information technology major are men.

 The median rating for information technology professors is 3.8 stars, which is 5% lower than the median across all majors; which is a subpar score. If you want the most popular information technology instructor in the country, consider looking up Tanes Kanchanawanchai from [Northern Virginia Community College](/colleges/northern-virginia-community-college). This might surprise you, but the highest ranked instructors for information technology according to students come from [George Mason University](/colleges/george-mason-university). As we consider data other than just rankings it becomes clear that the school with the overall best professors for information technology is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). You can find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the top examples of professors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for information technology is [United States Naval Academy](/colleges/united-states-naval-academy). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a detailed page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we hope you understand that looking at higher education through a lens only derived from superlatives can cause issues. We encourage you to read our other pages on different universities and explore a couple of our background pages on important things to look out for as you continue your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Information technology is the 43rd most popular degree in America, with 11,399 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #44 [Computer Engineering](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-engineering), and narrowly lost to #42 [Chemical Engineering](/rankings/best-colleges-for-chemical-engineering).

 The degree is offered at a total of 334 colleges across the nation, and is the 68th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 7% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 64% of colleges offering information technology are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most information technology graduates, largely led by [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), while it’s the American Athletic Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Florida ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida) and [Florida International University](/colleges/florida-international-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more information technology graduates than [Tuskegee University](/colleges/tuskegee-university), which graduated 810 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study information technology). More students studied information technology as a percentage of total students at [Renton Technical College](/colleges/renton-technical-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Information technology is the 172nd most expensive degree in the US, with a median cost of $32,310 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #173, [Fitness Administration](rankings/best-colleges-for-fitness-administration), with a median cost of $32,261).

 The Mid East has the most expensive colleges with top of the line information technology programs led by [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university) with an annual cost of $56,550. The most expensive state for information technology is Connecticut led by [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut) and [Sacred Heart University](/colleges/sacred-heart-university).

 Public schools with good programs generally charge 71.96% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 36.4% less than the median private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most costly option in the top 25 is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university), which is the 23rd most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Spokane Falls Community College](/colleges/spokane-falls-community-college). It costs just $3,680 per year, but it is ranked 85th for its information technology program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable option, [University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-sarasota-manatee)  might be right for you, ranked #22 with an in-state cost of just $4,206. Another more affordable choice would be #17, [University of South Florida-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus) in Hillsborough County, FL with a cost of $4,559 for in-state students and $15,473 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a massive investment for most students. It is important to have confidence you get a nice return on that investment. We aim for the following earnings and career stats to help you in deciding your focus at college.

 The average Information Technology major takes in a first year income of $56,905 per annum (top 14%). After a bit more time in their jobs, they often earn anywhere between $40,179 and $101,666, but average near $64,180. Just so you know, that's 66% higher than the United States average.

 The most popular work title for an Information Technology graduate is Engineer, which commonly make roughly $59,000; next are Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer, which by and large make more or less $82,000 and $65,000 respectively.

 The best paid region for Information Technology graduates is The Rocky Mountains. The best paid state for Information Technology alumni is MI. The best paid conference for Information Technology graduates is Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Information Technology: Median Professor Rating: 3.8 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors constantly have a large influence your college experience, no matter what you study. An awesome professor could help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem easy. Alternatively, a bad professor can disenchant you from an entire field or even worse... fail you!

 Information Technology professors have a median student rating of 3.8 / 5, putting them in the lower 18% in the United States grounded in student satisfaction. For context that's 5% under the national median professor rating for all subjects. Information Technology professors barely out-ranked those from ["Musicology and Ethnomusicology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-musicology-and-ethnomusicology), whereas ["Astronomy"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-astronomy)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Information Technology.

 Now for some statistics about Information Technology professors. Colleges located in remote towns tend to have the best Information Technology professors. The River States has the highest rated Information Technology professors. The New England region has the highest rated Information Technology professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated Information Technology professors than private colleges. Finally, Massachusetts has the highest rated Information Technology professors in the nation.

 Tanes Kanchanawanchai, professor at [Northern Virginia Community College](/colleges/northern-virginia-community-college)&nbspin Annandale, VA is the most popular Information Technology professor in the United States. Joseph Loporcaro, instructor at [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology)&nbspin Rochester, NY is the highest rated Information Technology professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 See which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is an awfully constructive investment in one's life; it's a chance for individual progress and evolution. Undergrads start to find out who they want to become and cultivate many of the needed skills to be a thriving member of society. But learning is more than sitting in a classroom environment - the discussions which one has with their schoolmates, the nugget of wisdom gained from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different way of looking it. Therefore, a diverse univeristy experience greatly enhances what you gain from your time in college.

 Information Technology is a more popular subject for students of color than white students. 45% of the United States' Information Technology majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(19%), asian students (13%), and black students (12%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [La Salle University](/colleges/la-salle-university)&nbspin Philadelphia, PA.

 In addition, Information Technology significatly skews male, with 73% of students majoring in Information Technology identifying as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Renton Technical College](/colleges/renton-technical-college) in Renton, WA.

 Another important type of diversity is income diversity. Information Technology ranks somewhere around average for financial diversity (47th percentile). 29% of its majors come from low income households, 16% are from households earning between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 25% grew up in very high income households. [Vermont Technical College](/colleges/vermont-technical-college) has the most socioeconomically diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NY is the most diverse state for Information Technology. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Western Athletic Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 13%
* Black: 12%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 45%
* Other: 19%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 73%
* Female: 27%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 29%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 25%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 71%
* Out of State: 26%
* International: 3%


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