Master’s Degrees in Information Technology
Education Levels of IT Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,160 people earned their master's degree in it. This makes it the 25th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in it is $87,435. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $85,305 and the high is $99,557.
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 master's degrees in it. About 69.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,773 |
| Women | 3,387 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of it master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 954 |
| Black or African American | 1,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 826 |
| White | 3,122 |
| International Students | 3,793 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,119 |
Most Popular IT Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 234 colleges that offer a master’s degree in it. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Campbellsville University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for it majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 12,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,645 people received their master's degree in it from Campbellsville University. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in it at Campbellsville University make a median salary of 87,435.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Roughly 147,800 attend the school each year. 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, 896 people received their master's degree in it from WGU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women. Data shows that WGU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. 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, 808 people received their master's degree in it from UMGC. About 26% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland Global Campus it graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,435.
University of the Cumberlands is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their master's degree in it from Cumberlands. Of these students, 26% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of the Cumberlands it graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,435.
The 5th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their master's degree in it from NYU. About 42% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
Wilmington University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Each year, around 14,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 213 people received their master's degree in it from Wilmington University. Of these students, 36% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in it at Wilmington University make a median salary of 87,435.
Carnegie Mellon University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their master's degree in it from Carnegie Mellon. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in it at Carnegie Mellon University make a median salary of 87,435.
American Public University System comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 149 people received their master's degree in it from American Military University. Of these students, 21% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that American Military University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
George Washington University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 144 people received their master's degree in it from GWU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in it at George Washington University make a median salary of 87,435.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Roughly 103,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their master's degree in it from Grand Canyon University. About 24% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
Georgetown University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in it from Georgetown. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in it at Georgetown University make a median salary of 87,435.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in it from Columbia. Of these students, 40% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
The 14th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bellevue University. Roughly 13,000 attend the school each year. 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, 91 people received their master's degree in it from Bellevue University. Of these students, 22% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in it at Bellevue University make a median salary of 87,435.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in it from UW Seattle. Of these students, 58% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in it at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 87,435.
National University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,320 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master's degree in it from National University. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in it at National University make a median salary of 87,435.
The 18th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in it from DePaul. Of these students, 27% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. DePaul University it graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,435.
The 19th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. 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, 74 people received their master's degree in it from BYU. Of these students, 29% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
The 20th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in it from Fordham U. About 35% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in it at Fordham University make a median salary of 87,435.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to it that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 29,534 |
| Computer Science | 22,206 |
| Information Science | 8,428 |
| Computer Software Applications | 3,929 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 1,092 |
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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