Master’s Degrees in Information Technology
Education Levels of IT Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,160 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 | 11,160 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,467 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 117 |
Earnings of IT Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in it is $87,435. 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 $85,305 to a high of $99,557.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for it students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in it. About 69.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,773 |
| Women | 3,387 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of it master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 954 |
| Black or African American | 1,346 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 826 |
| White | 3,122 |
| International Students | 3,793 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,119 |
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 $26,490 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,620 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, 36% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Campbellsville University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
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 $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 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 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western Governors University it graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,435.
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 $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 808 people received their master's degree in it from UMGC. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in it at University of Maryland Global Campus make a median salary of 87,435.
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 $4,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 442 people received their master's degree in it from Cumberlands. About 26% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in it at University of the Cumberlands make a median salary of 87,435.
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 431 people received their master's degree in it from NYU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women. New York University it graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,435.
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 $12,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 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 36% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Wilmington University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
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 $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 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, 45% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 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. About 21% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. American Public University System it graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,435.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 144 people received their master's degree in it from GWU. Of these students, 31% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
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 $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 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. Around 53% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Grand Canyon University it graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,435.
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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in it from Georgetown. Of these students, 36% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 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. Columbia University in the City of New York it graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,435.
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 $8,136 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,682 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 22% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Bellevue University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 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 58% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
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. Of these students, 34% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that National University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,435.
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 $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in it from DePaul. About 27% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in it at DePaul University make a median salary of 87,435.
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 $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in it from BYU. About 29% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brigham Young University - Provo it graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $87,435.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in it. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in it from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 20% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in it at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 87,435.
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References
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