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Information Technology at American National University

If you are interested in studying Information Technology, consider the program at American National University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American National University is in Salem, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 information technology graduations were recorded at American National University.

Online Class Availability at American National University

Many students take online classes at American National University. Of 770 students, 557 (72%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 213 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from American National University

Students who complete American National University’s Information Technology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$24,730
3 years	$29,961
4 years	$29,945
5 years	$44,993

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Information Technology graduates from American National University report median earnings of $29,945, compared with $29,530 for all American National University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Information Technology graduates at American National University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at American National University are 22% women (2) and 78% men (7).

Information Technology Associate’s Program at American National University

Of the 2 associate’s information technology degrees awarded at American National University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at American National University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at American National University, above the national average of 49%.*

Information Technology Master’s Program at American National University

Of the 7 master’s information technology degrees awarded at American National University, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at American National University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 71% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at American National University, higher than the national average of 27%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at American National University

The Information Technology program at American National University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Network Administration	2
Computer & IS Security	7

Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates

Those who complete Information Technology program at American National University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.