Bachelor’s Degrees in Information Technology
Education Levels of IT Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,682 people earned their bachelor's degree in it. This makes it the 54th most popular bachelor's 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 | 11,682 |
| Master’s Degree | 11,160 |
| Basic Certificate | 9,937 |
| Associate Degree | 8,375 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,053 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,467 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 117 |
Earnings of IT Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in it is $58,147. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $53,079 to a high of $64,563.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in it is $17,872. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $30,520 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,006.
The median monthly payment of a it graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $213.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in it. About 81.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9,475 |
| Women | 2,207 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of it bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 827 |
| Black or African American | 1,286 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,648 |
| White | 6,397 |
| International Students | 334 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,190 |
Most Popular IT Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 329 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in it. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for it students seekinga bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,711 people received their bachelor's degree in it from WGU. Of these students, 10% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in it at Western Governors University make a median salary of 58,147.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 415 people received their bachelor's degree in it from American Military University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. American Public University System it graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,147.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 380 people received their bachelor's degree in it from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 24% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus it graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,147.
ECPI University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in it. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 366 people received their bachelor's degree in it from ECPI University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Data shows that ECPI University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,147.
The 5th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 355 people received their bachelor's degree in it from UTSA. About 22% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at San Antonio it graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,147.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in it. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 322 people received their bachelor's degree in it from UMGC. Of these students, 30% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Maryland Global Campus it graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,147.
The 7th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bellevue University. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their bachelor's degree in it from Bellevue University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in it at Bellevue University make a median salary of 58,147.
The 8th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Roughly 15,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 184 people received their bachelor's degree in it from John Jay. About 26% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that John Jay graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,147.
Wilmington University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in it. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in it from Wilmington University. Of these students, 27% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Wilmington University it graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,147.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in it. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in it from ASU - Skysong. About 20% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Skysong graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,147.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in it. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in it from Pitt. About 27% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in it at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 58,147.
The 12th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in it from BYU. Of these students, 27% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in it at Brigham Young University - Provo make a median salary of 58,147.
The 13th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Saint Cloud State University. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in it from St. Cloud State University. About 27% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Cloud State University it graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,147.
The 14th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is St Petersburg College. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their bachelor's degree in it from SPC. Of these students, 22% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in it at St Petersburg College make a median salary of 58,147.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in it. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in it from UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 24% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Santa Cruz it graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,147.
Champlain College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in it. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in it from Champlain. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 16% were women. Champlain College it graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $58,147.
The 18th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Dakota State University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,999 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in it from Dakota State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in it at Dakota State University make a median salary of 58,147.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in it. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in it from UC. Of these students, 14% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $58,147.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to it that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 44,489 |
| Computer Science | 43,697 |
| Information Science | 9,632 |
| Computer Software Applications | 4,223 |
| Computer Programming | 2,503 |
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
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