Information Technology at Washington University in St Louis
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 77 information technology graduations were recorded at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online Class Availability at Washington University in St Louis
Distance learning is available at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Rankings can help you compare Washington University in St Louis’s Information Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 54 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 637 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 52 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #490 of 630 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Graduates of Washington University in St Louis’s Information Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $92,604 |
| 2 years | $85,538 |
| 3 years | $96,865 |
| 4 years | $120,447 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Information Technology graduates from Washington University in St Louis take home a median $120,447, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Information Technology graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 25% women (19) and 75% men (58).
Information Technology Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Of the 74 master’s information technology graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 26% were women (19) and 74% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 56 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Washington University in St Louis
This Information Technology program at Washington University in St Louis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 11 |
| Information Technology Management | 66 |
Best-Paid Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Students who finish Information Technology program at Washington University in St Louis go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.