Information Technology Graduate Certificates
There are 1,136 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Information Technology.
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Education Levels of Information Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 57,935 people earned theirInformation 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 | 140 |
Earnings of Information Technology Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Information Technology of $56,780 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Information Technology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,314 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Information Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Information Technology students seeking a graduate certificate is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,220 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Global comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,973 people received their graduate certificate 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 Maryland Global Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,884 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,225 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,006 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 995 graduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wilmington University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 935 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
ECPI University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 851 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
MyComputerCareer at Columbus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 821 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 705 people received their graduate certificate 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 Phoenix-Arizona is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 696 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Campbellsville University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 639 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 622 graduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 544 graduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Webster University is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 530 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St Petersburg College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 526 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Information Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chattahoochee Technical College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 513 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. 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 graduate certificates in Information Technology. This school awarded 465 graduate certificates in Information Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Information Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 464 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College is a popular choice for Information Technology majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 463 people received their graduate certificate in Information Technology from this school. 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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