Online Schools Offering Information Technology Degrees

Guide to Online Schools lists 182 IT programs available through 40 colleges. Tuition at these schools is $16,530 a year, on average, with costs ranging from $6,380 to $34,990. Our online student reviewers gave a career helpfulness rating of 62 percent to these programs, on average; this is the percentage of students who said their degree helped their career. Overall recommendation rates for these schools range from 37 percent to 94 percent.

Information technology programs teach students about the practical applications of information systems. These degrees are available at every level and in many specializations. Associate programs usually introduce students to a particular IT area, such as programming or Web development, while the bachelor's degree provides a well-rounded set of technology classes. Students in the four-year degree might take classes in networking, database administration, systems analysis, programming, and information security. Master's programs in IT teach students how to combine an understanding of technology with business and management principles. A PhD in IT can prepare you for roles as an information technology educator, executive, or consultant.