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Associate Degrees in Information Technology

7,590 Yearly Graduations
$35,124 Median Salary
$25,555 Median Debt
There are 542 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in IT. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.9% of IT graduates were international students.

Education Levels of IT Majors

In 2020-2021, 7,590 associate degrees were awarded to IT majors. This makes it the 2nd most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in IT at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,552
Basic Certificate 9,366
Master’s Degree 9,181
Associate Degree 7,590
Undergraduate Certificate 3,293
Graduate Certificate 1,452
Doctor’s Degree 121

Earnings of IT Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in IT is $35,124. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $31,785 to a high of $38,470.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in IT is $25,555. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $32,810 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,924.

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The median monthly payment of a IT graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $115.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in IT. About 80.4% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 6,101
Women 1,489
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The racial-ethnic distribution of IT associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 509
Black or African American 1,328
Hispanic or Latino 1,023
White 3,949
International Students 148
Other Races/Ethnicities 633
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There are 542 colleges that offer an associate degree in IT. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

ECPI University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
462 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

ECPI University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,424 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 462 people received their associate degree in IT from ECPI University. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#2

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
345 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The IT program at Northern Virginia Community College awarded 345 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 26% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, Indiana
234 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Purdue University Global. Roughly 43,900 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 234 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at Purdue University Global. About 26% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, Georgia
144 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Gwinnett Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at GTC. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

128 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State Technical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in IT. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The IT program at Texas State Technical College awarded 128 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 23% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
95 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Anne Arundel Community College. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The IT program at Anne Arundel Community College awarded 95 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#7

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
94 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Montgomery College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in IT. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. The IT program at Montgomery College awarded 94 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 28% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
90 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Florida State College at Jacksonville. Each year, around 22,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 90 people received their associate degree in IT from FSCJ. Of these students, 18% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
87 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Green River College. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their associate degree in IT from GRC. Of these students, 15% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Tidewater Community College

Norfolk, Virginia
84 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tidewater Community College. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The IT program at Tidewater Community College awarded 84 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 23% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Asher College

Sacramento, California
81 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Asher College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in IT. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their associate degree in IT from Asher College. Of these students, 12% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
80 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tarrant County College District. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at Tarrant County College. Of these students, 23% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

79 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Community College of Baltimore County comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. The IT program at Community College of Baltimore County awarded 79 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.

#14

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, Georgia
73 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Roughly 9,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 people received their associate degree in IT from Chattahoochee Technical College. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.

#15

Augusta Technical College

Augusta, Georgia
67 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Augusta Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in IT. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at Augusta Technical College. Of these students, 37% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, Florida
66 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pensacola State College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at Pensacola State. Of these students, 21% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
64 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is St Petersburg College. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their associate degree in IT from SPC. About 13% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Orange County Community College

Middletown, New York
61 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange County Community College. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 people received their associate degree in IT from SUNY Orange. Of these students, 33% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
57 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hennepin Technical College. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their associate degree in IT from Hennepin Technical College. Of these students, 7% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
56 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Broward College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in IT. Roughly 33,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 associate degrees were handed out to IT majors at BC. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

IT Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer & IS Security 3,655
Network Administration 1,751
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 546
Computer Support Specialist 546
Web/Multimedia Management 188

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IT that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems 11,058
Computer Science 4,092
Computer Programming 3,843
Computer Systems Networking 3,355
Computer Software Applications 2,266

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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