Information Technology Undergraduate Certificates
There are 668 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Information Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% 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 (this page) | 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 Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Information Technology 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. About 76.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 878 |
| Women | 268 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 529 | 46.2% |
| Asian | 54 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 | 16.1% |
| Black or African American | 265 | 23.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 42 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 8 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 783 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
DeVry University-Illinois tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,533 people received their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Governors University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,551 people received their undergraduate 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 is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,230 undergraduate 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.
Wake Technical Community College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,031 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Cumberlands is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,025 people received their undergraduate 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 Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 923 people received their undergraduate 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.
Colorado State University Global comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 759 people received their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 716 undergraduate 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.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 people received their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 607 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Broward College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 539 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 512 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 480 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 473 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 425 undergraduate 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.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their undergraduate 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.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 396 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 370 undergraduate 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.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 367 people received their undergraduate 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Information Technology that also offer undergraduate 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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