Information Technology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Information Technology is offered at 1,136 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Information Technology.
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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 | 27,697 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 140 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,314 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,220 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,973 doctor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,884 people received their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,225 people received their doctor'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.
Collin County Community College District is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,006 people received their doctor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 995 doctor'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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 935 people received their doctor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 851 doctor'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.
MyComputerCareer at Columbus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 821 doctor'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 is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 705 doctor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 696 doctor'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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 639 doctor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lindsey Wilson College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 622 people received their doctor'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.
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 544 doctor'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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 530 doctor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 526 doctor's degrees in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 513 people received their doctor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 465 people received their doctor's degree in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Information Technology here go on to 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 doctor's degrees in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their doctor'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 is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 463 doctor'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 doctor’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
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- 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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