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149 Best Public Bachelor's Information Technology Universities in the USA

Compare 376 programs at 149 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

149 universities · ranked best first

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MS Michigan State University logo

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1855

US #2 QS World #158 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$19,680/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$67,253
Students
40,922
2
UC University of California-Santa Cruz logo

University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #12 QS World #380 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$17,890/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,396
Students
17,940
3
UD University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware · Public University · Est. 1743

US #18 QS World #501 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,799/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,950
Students
19,071
4
UA University at Buffalo logo

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1846

US #21 QS World #521 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$20,995/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,814
Students
20,112
5
US University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida · Public University · Est. 1956

US #27 QS World #601 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$9,812/yr
Admission rate
43%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,743
Students
37,207
6
PS Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #40 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$32,875/yr
Admission rate
61%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Students
42,284
7
AS Arizona State University Campus Immersion logo

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$14,967/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,668
Students
64,674
8
UC University of Cincinnati-Main Campus logo

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$25,648/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,810
Students
29,882
9
UP University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus logo

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1787

US #45 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,434/yr
Admission rate
58%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,125
Students
20,370
10
TA Texas A&M University-College Station logo

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, Texas · Public University · Est. 1876

US #48 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,315/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,097
Students
59,615
11
UN University of Nevada-Las Vegas logo

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada · Public University · Est. 1957

US #52 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$10,359/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,037
Students
24,622
12
PU Purdue University-Main Campus logo

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1869

US #55 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,600/yr
Admission rate
50%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,424
Students
44,503
13
IS Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$45,608
Students
7,583
14
KS Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1863

US #72 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$19,406/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,262
Students
15,142
15
WS Washington State University logo

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington · Public University · Est. 1959

US #75 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,971/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,905
Students
21,099
16
UA University of Akron Main Campus logo

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,946/yr
Admission rate
60%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,600
Students
9,052
17
WV West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1867

US #84 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,634/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,939
Students
17,385
18
WS Wright State University-Main Campus logo

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,415/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,500
Students
6,762
19
IU Indiana University-Indianapolis logo

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$11,668/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,198
Students
13,830
20
UA University at Albany logo

University at Albany

Albany, New York · Public University · Est. 1844

US #91 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,167/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$67,979
Students
12,564
21
CG CUNY Graduate School and University Center logo

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1961

US #96 ROI A Admissions open
Tuition
USD 15,185/yr
Admission rate
68%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,991
Students
3,254
22
UM The University of Montana logo

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$16,784/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,511
Students
7,488
23
MS Mississippi State University logo

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1878

US #103 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$17,595/yr
Admission rate
78%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,513
Students
18,397
24
UN University of North Dakota logo

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1883

US #104 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$18,551/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,552
Students
9,981

What this subject pays

Graduates of Information Technology programmes report a median $60,185 two years after finishing, across 107 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $27,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Bachelor's Information Technology universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Michigan State University, University of California-Santa Cruz, University of Delaware. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Bachelor's Information Technology universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Bachelor's Information Technology universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Bachelor's Information Technology universities in the USA

This page lists public Bachelor's Information Technology universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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