Find Tech Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Information Technology Schools in Kentucky

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Information Technology Schools in Kentucky

4 Colleges
$53,597 Avg Salary
$36,369 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Technology School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, information technology was the most popular one in Kentucky. In total, 2,193 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Kentucky.

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Information Technology Schools in Kentucky ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Kentucky to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Technology Schools in Kentucky

The following schools top our list of the Best Information Technology Colleges.

Top Kentucky Schools in Information Technology

#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Our analysis found University of Kentucky to be the best school for information technology students who want to pursue a degree in Kentucky. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Information Technology at University of Kentucky Report

#2

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Sullivan University is a great place for information technology students. Sullivan University is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Louisville.

The average amount in student loans that IT majors at Sullivan University take out is $24,935. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $116, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Information Technology at Sullivan University Report

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern Kentucky University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Information Technology Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a large student population.

Read full report on Information Technology at Northern Kentucky University

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Murray State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Information Technology Schools in Kentucky list. Located in the remote town of Murray, Murray State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Information Technology at Murray State University Report

Best Information Technology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Information Technology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 758
Louisiana 85
North Carolina 181
Georgia 944
Tennessee 37
Mississippi 49
Virginia 1,707
Arkansas 55
Alabama 176
South Carolina 84
Florida 1,470

Information Technology is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

IT Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer & IS Security 22,829
Network & System Administration/Administrator 5,501
Information Technology Management 4,009
Computer Support Specialist 3,176
System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager 2,077
Information Technology Project Management 2,076
Web/Multimedia Management & Webmaster 887

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Craig Dennis.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Computer Science Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited computer and technology colleges across the U.S.