Information Technology Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology is offered at 668 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Information Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.4% of Information Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Information Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 42,322 people earned theirInformation Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Information Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1,146 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,751 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 14,026 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,045 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Information Technology of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Information Technology. About 74.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10,478 |
| Women | 3,548 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,788 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 1,961 | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,147 | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,981 | 14.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 554 | 3.9% |
| Race Unknown | 882 | 6.3% |
| International Students | 617 | 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 Information Technology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 783 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Information Technology students seeking a bachelor's degree is DeVry University-Illinois. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,533 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,551 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology 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 Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,230 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,031 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,025 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology 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 Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 923 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Global is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 759 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 716 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 697 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology 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 North Texas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 607 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 539 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 512 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 480 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 473 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 425 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 420 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 396 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
DeVry University-California comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 370 people received their bachelor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 367 bachelor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Information Technology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 67,926 |
| Informatics | 3,067 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.