Master’s Degrees in Information Technology
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Education Levels of IT Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,929 people earned their master's degree in it. This earns it the #25 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in it at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 9,929 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,344 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 125 |
Earnings of IT Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in it is $86,262. 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 $75,089 to a high of $87,350.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in it is $41,147. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $75,331 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $35,633.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in it. About 70.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,985 |
| Women | 2,944 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of it master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 893 |
| Black or African American | 1,249 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 721 |
| White | 2,961 |
| International Students | 3,223 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 882 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for it students seekinga master's degree is Campbellsville University. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 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. Of these students, 30% were women and 1% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,404 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,765 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 896 people received their master's degree in it from WGU. Of these students, 12% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 808 people received their master's degree in it from UMGC. About 30% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of the Cumberlands comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,282 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their master's degree in it from Cumberlands. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
New York University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their master's degree in it from NYU. Of these students, 48% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wilmington University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,216 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 213 people received their master's degree in it from Wilmington University. About 34% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,864 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,629 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their master's degree in it from Carnegie Mellon. Of these students, 44% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 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. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
George Washington University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in it from GWU. About 40% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grand Canyon University. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,655 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 20% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in it from Georgetown. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in it from Columbia. About 40% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their master's degree is Capella University. Each year, around 38,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in it from Capella University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Bellevue University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in it from Bellevue University. About 23% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in it from UW Seattle. About 51% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
National University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. 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. About 31% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
DePaul University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in it from DePaul. About 22% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in it from BYU. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Fordham University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in it. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in it from Fordham U. Of these students, 33% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 6,711 | |
| 2,123 | |
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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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