Information Technology Master’s Degrees
There are 1,136 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Information Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 44.9% of Information Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Information Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 57,935 people 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 | 10,031 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,773 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 27,697 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 140 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Information Technology of $56,780 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Information Technology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Information Technology. About 71.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9,664 |
| Women | 3,909 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,221 | 23.7% |
| Asian | 958 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 955 | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,427 | 10.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 273 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 585 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 6,093 | 44.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 44.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,314 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Information Technology students seeking a master's degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,220 people received their master's 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.
Purdue University Global comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,973 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,884 people received their master's 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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,225 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,006 people received their master's 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 is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 995 master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 935 people received their master's 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.
ECPI University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 851 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MyComputerCareer at Columbus is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 821 master's 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.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 705 master's 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 Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 696 master's 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.
Campbellsville University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 639 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lindsey Wilson College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 622 master's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 544 master's 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.
Webster University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 530 master's 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.
St Petersburg College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 526 master's 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 513 master's 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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 465 people received their master's 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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their master's 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.
Miami Dade College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 463 master's 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 master’s 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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