Information Technology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
If you are interested in studying Information Technology, take a look at what University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte sits in Charlotte, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 224 information technology degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Among 31,091 students, 2,925 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,639 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Information Technology Rankings at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Information Technology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 144 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #39 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 382 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 153 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #241 of 435 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 144 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #39 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 382 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #98 of 153 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #241 of 435 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Information Technology graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 42% women (93) and 58% men (131).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Of the 130 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 39% were women (51) and 61% were men (79).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 59 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, below the national average of 48%.*
Information Technology Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Of the 79 master’s information technology degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 49% were women (39) and 51% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 70 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, below the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Information Technology program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.