Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Best Information Technology Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Find Schools Near

2023 Best Information Technology Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

8 Colleges
$77,189 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Information Technology Master's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 418 degrees and certificates were awarded to information technology students who went to a Pennsylvania college or university. This makes it the #35 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Information Technology Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Pennsylvania to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

The following schools top our list of the Best Information Technology Master's Degree Colleges.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Information Technology

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the best school for information technology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Full Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University Report

#2

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Drexel University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Read More…

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Information Technology at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Temple University is a great place for information technology students working on their master’s degree. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the city of Philadelphia.

Full Information Technology at Temple University Report

#5

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Robert Morris University is a great place for information technology students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Read full report on Information Technology at Robert Morris University

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Information Technology at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Report

#7

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Read full report on Information Technology at La Salle University

California University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of California, Cal U is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Read More…

Best Information Technology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Information Technology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 948
Maryland 1,400
New Jersey 45
District of Columbia 312
Delaware 234

One of 9 majors within the area of study, information technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047
Computer Systems Analysis 817

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 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 Graduate Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S.