Information Technology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,136 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Information Technology.
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Education Levels of Information Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 57,935 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 | 4,450 |
| Associate’s Degree | 10,031 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14,773 |
| Master’s Degree | 27,697 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 140 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Information Technology of $56,780 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,248 |
| 4 years | $56,780 |
| 5 years | $64,307 |
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.
Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,314 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,220 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.
Purdue University Global is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,973 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 Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 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, 1,884 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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 1,225 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.
Collin County Community College District comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 1,006 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.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 995 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.
Wilmington University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 935 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.
ECPI University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 851 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.
MyComputerCareer at Columbus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 821 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.
New York University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 705 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 Phoenix-Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 696 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.
Campbellsville University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 639 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.
Lindsey Wilson College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 622 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.
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 544 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.
Webster 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, 530 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.
St Petersburg College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 526 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.
Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 513 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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 465 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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 464 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.
Miami Dade College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Information Technology. This school awarded 463 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.
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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 | 118,381 |
| Computer Science | 79,857 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22,425 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 15,581 |
| Computer Programming | 15,336 |
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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