Yes information technology is definitely a good branch . In fact it is a field which has more job opportunities, but it depends upon how passionate you are and your interest in programming and also depends upon which reputed college you are admitted to .

Look at the growth of technology around you.  You may know that most of our daily work has become digital like banking, bill payments , shopping etc . Also internet which gives us loads of information. Information technology will help you to match your steps with the emerging world. So yes definitely information technology is a good branch.