Information Technology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 668 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Information Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 45.1% of Information Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Information Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 42,322 degrees were awarded toInformation 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 | 1,146 |
| Associate’s Degree | 6,751 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,026 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,045 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 182 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Information Technology of $77,570 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,148 |
| 4 years | $77,570 |
| 5 years | $88,131 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Information Technology students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor’s degrees in Information Technology. About 68.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 124 |
| Women | 58 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Information Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 13.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 9.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.1% |
| Race Unknown | 41 | 22.5% |
| International Students | 82 | 45.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 45.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 783 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Information Technology students seeking a doctor's degree is DeVry University-Illinois. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,533 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.
Western Governors University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,551 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.
University of Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,230 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.
Wake Technical Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,031 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 the Cumberlands comes in at #5 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, 1,025 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.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 923 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.
Colorado State University Global is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 759 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.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 716 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.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 697 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.
University of North Texas comes in at #10 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, 607 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.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #11 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, 551 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.
Broward College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 539 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.
Fayetteville Technical Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 512 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.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 480 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.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #15 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, 473 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.
Central Michigan University comes in at #16 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, 425 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.
Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 420 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.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 396 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.
DeVry University-California 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, 370 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.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 367 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.
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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 | 67,926 |
| Informatics | 3,067 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2,635 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1,653 |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 778 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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