2026 Best Information Technology Schools in Iowa

Information Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for information technology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Information Technology Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Information Technology in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall information technology education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Information Technology

1

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

237 Information Technology Degrees Awarded

$60,397 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Iowa State University this year for information technology. This very large public university is located in the city of Ames. About 75% of students finish within six years. About 237 information technology degrees were awarded at Iowa State University in the most recent year. Information Technology graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $60,397 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,438. See the full information technology program report for Iowa State University

2

Southeastern Community College West Burlington
West Burlington, IA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Information Technology Degrees Awarded

$45,760 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Southeastern Community College West Burlington one of the top schools for information technology. Located in the town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College West Burlington is a mid-sized public university. About 21 information technology degrees were awarded at Southeastern Community College West Burlington in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from Southeastern Community College West Burlington generally make around $45,760. Typical student debt for the program is $16,126. More information about a degree in information technology from Southeastern Community College West Burlington

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 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.