Master’s Degrees in Information Technology
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Education Levels of IT Majors
In 2020-2021, 9,181 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 | 9,181 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,452 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 121 |
Earnings of IT Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in IT is $85,935. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $65,394 and the high is $86,262.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for IT majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in IT. About 71.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,580 |
| Women | 2,601 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of IT master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 638 |
| Black or African American | 1,094 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 558 |
| White | 2,540 |
| International Students | 3,517 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 834 |
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 $24,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,473 per year. The IT program at Campbellsville University awarded 1,645 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 26% of this group were women, and 0% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. The IT program at Western Governors University awarded 896 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women.
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IT. Each year, around 58,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 808 people received their master's degree in IT from UMGC. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
University of the Cumberlands is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 2020-2021 academic year, 442 people received their master's degree in IT from Cumberlands. About 20% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 431 people received their master's degree in IT from NYU. Of these students, 52% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wilmington University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IT. Roughly 14,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 213 people received their master's degree in IT from Wilmington University. Of these students, 48% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their master's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 people received their master's degree in IT from Carnegie Mellon. About 36% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Public University System is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IT. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 149 people received their master's degree in IT from American Military University. About 17% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The IT program at George Washington University awarded 144 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Grand Canyon University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IT. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 135 people received their master's degree in IT from Grand Canyon University. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Georgetown University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IT. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 master's degrees were handed out to IT majors at Georgetown. About 33% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IT. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 people received their master's degree in IT from Columbia. About 42% of this group were women, and 32% 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 $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 102 people received their master's degree in IT from Capella University. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Bellevue University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IT. Each year, around 13,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in IT from Bellevue University. About 23% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in IT. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 people received their master's degree in IT from UW Seattle. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Purdue University Global comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IT. Each year, around 43,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,730 per year. The IT program at Purdue University Global awarded 86 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 15% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $15,480 per year. The IT program at National University awarded 85 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. The IT program at DePaul University awarded 82 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. The IT program at Brigham Young University - Provo awarded 74 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 14% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fordham University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in IT. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The IT program at Fordham University awarded 72 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 28% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to IT that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 18,992 |
| Information Science | 6,396 |
| Computer Software Applications | 3,555 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 628 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 566 |
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.
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