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2026 Best It Information Technology Doctoral Degree Schools

Looking for the best It Information Technology doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 1314 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.

To help you make your decision, Computer Science Degree evaluated schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.

Top 25 It Information Technology Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

Here are the top-ranked schools:

#1

Dakota State University

Madison, SD

Leading the list is Dakota State University, our #1 It Information Technology school in the United States. This public school is set in Madison, SD. Dakota State University graduates 49% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,654, while out-of-state students pay about $12,756. The median It Information Technology program debt is $25,000. Get the full Dakota State University report

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

The strong It Information Technology programs at Capella University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Capella University is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400. The median It Information Technology program debt is $30,995. See the full Capella University profile

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#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Out of the 1314 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Nova Southeastern University landed the #3 spot. Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $38,700. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete their It Information Technology program here. More on Nova Southeastern University

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#4

Marymount University

Arlington, VA

A rank of #4 makes Marymount University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Arlington, VA, Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $40,120. Graduates carry a median of $26,880 in student loans. See the full Marymount University profile

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Colorado Springs, CO, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,906, compared with $25,039 for out-of-state students. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs It Information Technology students take on a median of $23,559 in debt. See the full University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs profile

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Franklin University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best It Information Technology schools. Get the full Franklin University report

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Lawrence Technological University placed #7 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. More on Lawrence Technological University

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Northeastern University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Northeastern University

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Ottawa University Online landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. More on Ottawa University Online

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Schuylkill placed #10 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Schuylkill report

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St Petersburg College placed #11 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on St Petersburg College

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Triton College did well this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Triton College profile

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University Of Central Arkansas ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best It Information Technology schools. More on University Of Central Arkansas

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American Intercontinental University Online did well this year, earning the #14 position. Get the full American Intercontinental University Online report

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Colorado Christian University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Get the full Colorado Christian University report

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Fred K Marchman Technical College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full Fred K Marchman Technical College report

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Lakeshore Technical College did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Lakeshore Technical College

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Loyola Marymount University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Loyola Marymount University report

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Thomas Edison State College landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. More on Thomas Edison State College

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Warren County Career Center placed #20 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Warren County Career Center report

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott came in at #21 in this year's ranking. See the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott profile

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Chattahoochee Technical College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Get the full Chattahoochee Technical College report

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Pikeville College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Pikeville College

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Seattle Pacific University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. See the full Seattle Pacific University profile

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Stark State College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best It Information Technology schools. More on Stark State College

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Rest of the Top 50 Best It Information Technology Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States

These schools also placed among the very best this year:

Dallas Baptist University placed #26 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. More on Dallas Baptist University

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Excelsior College placed #27 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. See the full Excelsior College profile

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Rasmussen College Florida ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best It Information Technology schools. See the full Rasmussen College Florida profile

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Suny At Albany came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on Suny At Albany

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Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. More on Chippewa Valley Technical College

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East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania

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Montreat College placed #32 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. See the full Montreat College profile

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Quincy College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Quincy College

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Saint Peters College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read the full report on Saint Peters College

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Shaw University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full Shaw University report

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City College Of San Francisco placed #36 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. Get the full City College Of San Francisco report

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Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice placed #37 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

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Daytona State College placed #38 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Daytona State College

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Martin Methodist College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. More on Martin Methodist College

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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne placed #40 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. More on Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Kent State University At Salem placed #41 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. More on Kent State University At Salem

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Luzerne County Community College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. More on Luzerne County Community College

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Riverland Community College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about Riverland Community College

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University Of Arkansas At Little Rock landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full University Of Wisconsin La Crosse profile

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Garden City Community College placed #46 among It Information Technology schools in the United States. More on Garden City Community College

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Purdue University Northwest landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. See the full Purdue University Northwest profile

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South College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best It Information Technology schools. More on South College

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The University Of Tennessee Martin ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best It Information Technology schools. Read the full report on The University Of Tennessee Martin

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University Of Maine At Fort Kent came in at #50 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Maine At Fort Kent

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

The ranking above is published by Computer Science Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 1314 ranked schools only.

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