Information Technology Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Information Technology is offered at 1,136 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Information Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and54% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Information Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Information Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 57,935 degrees were awarded toInformation 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 (this page) | 4,450 |
| Associate’s Degree | 10,031 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,773 |
| Master’s Degree | 27,697 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 140 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Information Technology of $56,780 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. About 81.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,620 |
| Women | 830 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,969 | 44.2% |
| Asian | 332 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 812 | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 894 | 20.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 51 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 204 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 100 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 68 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 1,314 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Information Technology students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Western Governors University. This school awarded 4,220 undergraduate certificates 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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,973 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 1,884 undergraduate certificates 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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,225 people received their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,006 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 995 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 935 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 851 people received their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MyComputerCareer at Columbus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 821 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 705 people received their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. 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 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 696 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Campbellsville University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 639 undergraduate certificates 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.
Lindsey Wilson College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 622 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 544 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 530 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 526 undergraduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 513 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 465 undergraduate certificates 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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 463 undergraduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Information Technology that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| 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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