Associate Degrees in Information Technology
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Education Levels of IT Majors
In 2020-2021, 7,590 earned their associate degree in IT. This makes it the 20th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in IT at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,552 |
| Basic Certificate | 9,366 |
| Master’s Degree | 9,181 |
| Associate Degree | 7,590 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,293 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,452 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 121 |
Earnings of IT Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in IT is $35,124. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,785 to a high of $38,470.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in IT is $25,555. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $32,810 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,924.
The median monthly payment of a IT graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $115.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in IT. About 80.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,101 |
| Women | 1,489 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of IT associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 509 |
| Black or African American | 1,328 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,023 |
| White | 3,949 |
| International Students | 148 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 633 |
Most Popular IT Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 542 colleges that offer an associate degree in IT. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
ECPI University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 462 people received their associate degree in IT from ECPI University. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The IT program at Northern Virginia Community College awarded 345 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Purdue University Global. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 234 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at Purdue University Global. About 26% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at GTC. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
Texas State Technical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in IT. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The IT program at Texas State Technical College awarded 128 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 23% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Anne Arundel Community College. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The IT program at Anne Arundel Community College awarded 95 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
Montgomery College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in IT. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The IT program at Montgomery College awarded 94 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 people received their associate degree in IT from FSCJ. Of these students, 18% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their associate degree in IT from GRC. Of these students, 15% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tidewater Community College. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The IT program at Tidewater Community College awarded 84 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 23% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Asher College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in IT. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their associate degree in IT from Asher College. Of these students, 12% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tarrant County College District. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at Tarrant County College. Of these students, 23% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Community College of Baltimore County comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The IT program at Community College of Baltimore County awarded 79 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their associate degree in IT from Chattahoochee Technical College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Augusta Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in IT. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at Augusta Technical College. Of these students, 37% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pensacola State College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at Pensacola State. Of these students, 21% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Petersburg College. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their associate degree in IT from SPC. About 13% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange County Community College. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 people received their associate degree in IT from SUNY Orange. Of these students, 33% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hennepin Technical College. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their associate degree in IT from Hennepin Technical College. Of these students, 7% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Antonio College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in IT. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The IT program at San Antonio College awarded 56 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to IT that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 11,058 |
| Computer Science | 4,092 |
| Computer Programming | 3,843 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 3,355 |
| Computer Software Applications | 2,266 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Image Credit: By Craig Dennis under License
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