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Find the Online IT Program That Fits Your Career
Online IT programs teach you to build, secure and run the computer systems a company depends on, and you can finish one without moving. We compare 151 of them from 118 schools, with what each costs and where it leads.
- 151 fully online programs
- 118 schools
- 10 rankings
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Online IT Degree Rankings for 2027
Pick the kind of degree you're after and start there. These are the rankings people look for most, and each one compares only programs you can finish without going to campus.
Compare Online IT Programs Your Way
Every program on our rankings is in the Program Finder. Narrow it by degree level, total tuition, format and accreditation, or start from one of these common searches and compare two or three programs side by side.
- Bachelor’s under $40,0005
- Cybersecurity degrees26
- Master’s in IT37
- Associate degrees31
- Self-paced programs19
- ABET-accredited12
- CAE-CD schools66
- Lowest total tuition first84
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Top 3 Online IT Bachelor's Degrees
The three online IT bachelor's degrees at the top of our ranking right now. The order moves when schools change their tuition or new graduation and earnings data comes out.
- No.180.8 score of 100 George Mason University Information Technology, BS Graduation rate68% Median earnings$78,800
- No.280.5 score of 100 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Information Technology, BS Graduation rate75% Median earnings$69,548
- No.378.3 score of 100 Champlain College Information Technology, BS Total tuition$41,040 Graduation rate65% Median earnings$72,652
Online IT Programs by State and City
Studying online doesn't make your state irrelevant. Some public schools charge residents less, and a school near home is easier to reach if you ever need to. Start with your state or with one of the big IT job markets.
States with the Most Programs
- Florida13
- Indiana11
- Virginia10
- North Carolina9
- Massachusetts8
- Missouri7
- New York7
- Minnesota6
- Ohio6
- California5
- Colorado5
- Nebraska5
- Pennsylvania5
- Georgia4
- Tennessee4
- Texas4
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Where an Online IT Degree Leads
The jobs an online IT degree prepares you for, what the work involves day to day, and what each one pays nationally.
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IT Certifications Covered in Online IT Degrees
Many online IT degrees cover an industry exam as part of the coursework. These guides explain what each certification covers, how the exam works, and which jobs ask for it.
Online IT Degree Guides
Longer reads for the questions that come before you pick a program.
How We Rank Online IT Programs
We list a program only after confirming on the school's own website that you can finish it fully online, and we read every price from the school's tuition page in October 2026. Each ranking weighs graduation rate, early earnings, total tuition and accreditation, and the methodology page shows how.
Online IT Programs FAQ
What is an online IT program?
An online IT program is a college degree in information technology that you complete mostly or fully over the internet. You study networking, operating systems, databases, security and support, and you earn the same associate, bachelor's or master's credential an on-campus student earns. Some programs are fully remote. Others ask you to visit campus once or twice.
Are online IT degrees respected by employers?
Yes, when the school is regionally accredited, and employers rarely ask how you attended. Hiring managers in IT look at your degree, your certifications and what you can show you've built or fixed. The diploma from a regionally accredited school doesn't say online, and ABET accreditation adds a technical signal on top of it.
How much does an online IT degree cost?
Across the bachelor's programs we rank, the median total is $59,280, with the cheapest at $30,480 and the most expensive at $229,800. Public in-state programs sit at the low end and private universities at the high end. Transfer credit is the biggest lever you control.
Do I need a technical background to start?
No. Most online IT bachelor's programs start with an introductory course and assume you've used a computer, not that you've built one. Master's programs often ask for a bachelor's degree in any field, sometimes with a prerequisite course or two in programming or networking. Check each program's admissions page for its exact requirements.
Which online IT degree should I pick first?
Pick the level that matches the job you want. An associate degree fits help desk and support roles. A bachelor's degree is the standard entry point for systems administrator, analyst and security jobs. A master's degree fits you if you already have a bachelor's and want management or a specialty.