Graduate Certificates in Information Technology
Education Levels of IT Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,467 people earned their graduate certificate in it. This makes it the 13th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in it is $97,224. 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 $97,224 to a high of $97,224.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in it. About 70.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,039 |
| Women | 428 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of it graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 112 |
| Black or African American | 206 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 152 |
| White | 641 |
| International Students | 219 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 137 |
Most Popular IT Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 137 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in it. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for it students seekinga graduate certificate is Naval Postgraduate School. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their graduate certificate in it from Naval Postgraduate School. Of these students, 17% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in it at Naval Postgraduate School make a median salary of 97,224.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their graduate certificate in it from UOPX - Arizona. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in it at University of Phoenix - Arizona make a median salary of 97,224.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. 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, 149 people received their graduate certificate in it from UMGC. About 34% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in it at University of Maryland Global Campus make a median salary of 97,224.
The 4th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sans Technology Institute. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their graduate certificate in it from Sans Technology Institute. About 4% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Sans Technology Institute it graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,224.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their graduate certificate in it from Harvard. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Harvard University it graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,224.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their graduate certificate in it from WCUPA. Of these students, 25% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in it at West Chester University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 97,224.
Towson University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate in it from Towson. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in it at Towson University make a median salary of 97,224.
The 8th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in it from Syracuse. About 60% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in it at Syracuse University make a median salary of 97,224.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their graduate certificate in it from Colorado State. Of these students, 46% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado State University - Fort Collins it graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,224.
American Public University System comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 38 people received their graduate certificate in it from American Military University. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. American Public University System it graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,224.
Hood College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in it from Hood. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Hood College it graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,224.
Auburn University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in it from Auburn. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in it at Auburn University make a median salary of 97,224.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in it from WUSTL. Washington University in St Louis it graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,224.
George Washington University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in it from GWU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. George Washington University it graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,224.
University of Memphis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in it from UofM. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in it at University of Memphis make a median salary of 97,224.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in it from UNC Greensboro. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Carolina at Greensboro it graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,224.
Ferris State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,880 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in it from Ferris. Those who complete their graduate certificate in it at Ferris State University make a median salary of 97,224.
University at Buffalo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in it from University at Buffalo. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Data shows that University at Buffalo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $97,224.
The 20th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in it from UTSA. Of these students, 42% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at San Antonio it graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $97,224.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to it that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 889 |
| Information Science | 327 |
| Computer Science | 317 |
| Computer Software Applications | 265 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 179 |
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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