Information Technology Basic Certificates
There are 668 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Information Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% 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 | 14,026 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,045 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 182 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Information Technology of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Information Technology majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 71.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,709 |
| Women | 2,695 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,050 | 43.1% |
| Asian | 540 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,931 | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,950 | 20.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 321 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 327 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 195 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 783 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Information Technology students seeking a basic certificate is DeVry University-Illinois. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,533 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,551 people received their basic certificate in Information Technology from this school. 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 basic certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,230 people received their basic certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,031 people received their basic certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,025 people received their basic certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 923 basic certificates 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.
Colorado State University Global is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 759 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 716 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 697 basic certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 607 basic certificates 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 Arizona University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their basic certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 539 people received their basic certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 512 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 480 people received their basic certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 473 basic certificates 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 Michigan University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 425 people received their basic certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 420 basic certificates 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 396 basic certificates 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.
DeVry University-California comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 370 basic certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 367 basic certificates 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Information Technology that also offer basic certificates.
| 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
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