Information Technology Associate Degrees
There are 1,136 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Information Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about53% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Information Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Information Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 57,935 students 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 | 4,450 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 10,031 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,773 |
| Master’s Degree | 27,697 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 140 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Information Technology of $56,780 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 | $64,248 |
| 4 years | $56,780 |
| 5 years | $64,307 |
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 associate degrees in Information Technology. About 77.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,793 |
| Women | 2,238 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,512 | 45.0% |
| Asian | 701 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,733 | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,889 | 18.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 53 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 483 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 441 | 4.4% |
| International Students | 192 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,314 colleges that offer a associate degree in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 4,220 associate 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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,973 associate 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 Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,884 associate 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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,225 associate 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.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,006 people received their associate 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.
American Public University System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 995 associate 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.
Wilmington University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 935 associate degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 851 people received their associate degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MyComputerCareer at Columbus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 821 people received their associate degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 705 people received their associate 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.
University of Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 696 people received their associate degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Campbellsville University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 639 associate degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lindsey Wilson College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 622 associate degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Arts & Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 people received their associate degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Webster University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 530 people received their associate degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 526 associate 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.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 513 associate degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 465 associate degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 464 associate degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 463 associate 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Information Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
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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