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Graduate Certificates in Information Technology

1,452 Yearly Graduations
$73,340 Median Salary
$21,479 Median Debt
There are 137 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in IT. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 38% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 8.5% of IT graduates were international students.

Education Levels of IT Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,452 graduate certificates were awarded to IT majors. This earns it the #1 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

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 Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in IT is $73,340. 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 $69,223 to a high of $81,521.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in IT is $21,479. 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, $21,479 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $21,479.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue graduate certificates in IT. About 70.5% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,024
Women 428
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The racial-ethnic distribution of IT graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 109
Black or African American 269
Hispanic or Latino 118
White 667
International Students 123
Other Races/Ethnicities 166
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There are 137 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in IT. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, California
198 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for IT students seekinga graduate certificate is Naval Postgraduate School. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The IT program at Naval Postgraduate School awarded 198 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

174 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Phoenix - Arizona. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,153 per year. The IT program at University of Phoenix - Arizona awarded 174 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 36% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

149 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,072 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 people received their graduate certificate in IT from UMGC. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.

#4

Sans Technology Institute

Bethesda, Maryland
140 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sans Technology Institute is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in IT. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,875 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,750 per year. The IT program at Sans Technology Institute awarded 140 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 5% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
114 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The IT program at Harvard University awarded 114 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
55 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their graduate certificate in IT from WCUPA. Of these students, 15% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
49 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Towson University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. The IT program at Towson University awarded 49 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
43 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their graduate certificate in IT from Syracuse. About 40% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

42 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 graduate certificates were handed out to IT majors at Colorado State. Of these students, 29% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
38 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American Public University System comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 graduate certificates were handed out to IT majors at American Military University. About 32% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Hood College

Frederick, Maryland
28 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hood College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,820 per year. The IT program at Hood College awarded 28 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
23 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Roughly 30,700 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 $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 graduate certificates were handed out to IT majors at Auburn. About 43% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
20 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington University in St Louis is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in IT. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. The IT program at Washington University in St Louis awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
19 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Capella University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 graduate certificates were handed out to IT majors at Capella University. About 53% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
18 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their graduate certificate in IT from GWU. Of these students, 39% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
18 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Memphis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in IT. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,378 per year. The IT program at University of Memphis awarded 18 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#17

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan
17 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ferris State University. Each year, around 11,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,232 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their graduate certificate in IT from Ferris.

#17

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in IT. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their graduate certificate in IT from University at Buffalo. About 53% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
17 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their graduate certificate in IT from UNC Greensboro. About 47% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

14 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for IT majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in IT from UTSA. Of these students, 36% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

IT Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer & IS Security 1,228
IT Project Management 106
Web/Multimedia Management 79
System, Networking & LAN/WAN 24
Information Technology Management 15

Below are some popular majors that are similar to IT that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems 772
Computer Software Applications 483
Information Science 344
Computer Science 197
Computer Systems Analysis 187

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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