Graduate Certificates in Information Technology
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Education Levels of IT Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,344 people earned their graduate certificate in it. This makes it the 13th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in it is $73,340. 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 $69,223 to a high of $81,521.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in it is $32,606. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,222 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $27,989.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in it. About 70.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 942 |
| Women | 402 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of it graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 83 |
| Black or African American | 187 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 115 |
| White | 618 |
| International Students | 170 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 171 |
Most Popular IT Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 137 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in it. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for it students seekinga graduate certificate is Naval Postgraduate School. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their graduate certificate in it from Naval Postgraduate School. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
University of Phoenix - Arizona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their graduate certificate in it from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 48% 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 graduate certificate is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. 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, 149 people received their graduate certificate in it from UMGC. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Sans Technology Institute. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their graduate certificate in it from Sans Technology Institute. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their graduate certificate in it from Harvard. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their graduate certificate in it from WCUPA. About 26% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Towson University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their graduate certificate in it from Towson. About 34% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate certificate in it from Syracuse. Of these students, 30% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their graduate certificate in it from Colorado State. Of these students, 48% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 38 people received their graduate certificate in it from American Military University. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Hood College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in it from Hood. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Auburn University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in it from Auburn. Of these students, 17% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Washington University in St Louis comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in it from WUSTL. About 17% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Capella University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. 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, 19 people received their graduate certificate in it from Capella University. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their graduate certificate in it from GWU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Memphis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in it from UofM. About 50% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ferris State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in it. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,532 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in it from Ferris. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University at Buffalo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in it from University at Buffalo.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in it. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in it from UNC Greensboro. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for it majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,233 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in it from UTSA. About 67% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
IT Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,155 | |
| 91 | |
| 67 | |
| 16 | |
| 15 |
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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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