2026 Best Information Technology Schools in District of Columbia

Information Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their information technology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools to find the best for information technology students.

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• Best Information Technology Schools in District of Columbia

Best Schools for Information Technology in District of Columbia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information technology education in District of Columbia.

Top Schools in Information Technology

1

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Information Technology Degrees Awarded

$71,192 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked George Washington University the best school in the country for a degree in information technology. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 11 information technology degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their information technology degree from George Washington University earn around $71,192 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500. See the full information technology program report for George Washington University

2

Strayer University Global Region
Washington, DC

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

89 Information Technology Degrees Awarded

$67,315 Median Starting Salary

Strayer University Global Region is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in information technology, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Strayer University Global Region graduates 8% of students within six years. Strayer University Global Region awarded about 89 information technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their information technology degree from Strayer University Global Region earn around $67,315 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $50,737 to complete this degree. Read more about the information technology program at Strayer University Global Region

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.