Informatics Basic Certificates
There are 71 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Informatics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and58% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.4% of Informatics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Informatics Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,067 degrees were awarded toInformatics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Informatics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 17 |
| Associate’s Degree | 76 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,470 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,438 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 66 |
Earnings of Informatics Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Informatics of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,148 |
| 4 years | $77,570 |
| 5 years | $88,131 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Informatics students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Informatics. About 62.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Informatics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 37.8% |
| Asian | 4 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 31.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 4.4% |
| International Students | 2 | 4.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Informatics Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 85 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Informatics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Informatics students seeking a basic certificate is University of Washington-Seattle Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their basic certificate in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Informatics. This school awarded 364 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 286 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 240 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 142 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clark University is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 126 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their basic certificate in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Informatics. This school awarded 112 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their basic certificate in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their basic certificate in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 93 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 83 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 80 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their basic certificate in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Informatics. This school awarded 67 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Informatics majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 55 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Informatics. This school awarded 44 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their basic certificate in Informatics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Informatics. This school awarded 40 basic certificates in Informatics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Informatics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their basic certificate in Informatics from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Informatics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Informatics that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 67,926 |
| Information Technology | 42,322 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2,635 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,653 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 778 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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