Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Offered at 1,803 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 592 | $49,474 | $61,009 | $14,528 |
| Associate | 478 | $48,195 | $58,782 | $19,000 |
| Bachelor's | 359 | $62,778 | $85,974 | $25,985 |
| Post-bacc certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 267 | $98,320 | $111,064 | — |
| Doctoral | 8 | $159,049 | — | — |
| Professional | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 96 | — | $120,805 | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
One year after finishing, a typical certificate program in this field reports median earnings of $49,474, versus $62,778 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince George's Community College | MD | $49,112 | $106,702 | $11,250 |
| 2 | Collin County Community College District | TX | — | $103,303 | $9,095 |
| 3 | Rio Salado College | AZ | $54,571 | $90,024 | — |
| 4 | Anne Arundel Community College | MD | — | $89,590 | — |
| 5 | Northern Virginia Community College | VA | $51,559 | $84,753 | $12,000 |
| 6 | Broward College | FL | $41,693 | $76,948 | $10,517 |
| 7 | Mohawk Valley Community College | NY | — | $74,911 | — |
| 8 | Dakota County Technical College | MN | $52,220 | $74,909 | $14,250 |
| 9 | Lake Superior College | MN | $53,458 | $74,483 | $14,604 |
| 10 | Montgomery College | MD | — | $72,625 | $13,404 |
| 11 | Community College of Baltimore County | MD | $54,460 | $72,521 | $17,776 |
| 12 | Century College | MN | $62,133 | $72,149 | $14,250 |
| 13 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College | MN | $58,946 | $71,279 | $24,998 |
| 14 | Oklahoma City Community College | OK | — | $69,950 | — |
| 15 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College | GA | — | $69,473 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Institute of Technology | NY | $99,592 | $165,285 | $27,000 |
| 2 | DePaul University | IL | $80,818 | $156,934 | $23,000 |
| 3 | Brigham Young University | UT | $88,800 | $126,914 | $10,750 |
| 4 | Northeastern University | MA | $121,048 | — | — |
| 5 | University of Miami | FL | $77,689 | $120,777 | $17,750 |
| 6 | Bentley University | MA | $81,350 | $118,510 | — |
| 7 | George Washington University | DC | $85,333 | $117,790 | $24,500 |
| 8 | Capella University | MN | $85,551 | $114,296 | $35,030 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State University | GA | $65,497 | $112,690 | $28,271 |
| 10 | Champlain College | VT | $81,742 | $109,183 | $27,000 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | PA | $73,501 | $107,163 | $26,000 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | PA | $73,501 | $107,163 | $26,000 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | PA | $73,501 | $107,163 | $26,000 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine | PA | $73,501 | $107,163 | $26,000 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $73,501 | $107,163 | $26,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning post-bacc certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse University | NY | $109,663 | — | $23,033 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champlain College | VT | $127,062 | $167,744 | — |
| 2 | Cornell University | NY | $161,226 | — | — |
| 3 | Florida Institute of Technology | FL | $109,506 | $159,273 | — |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University | MD | $154,147 | $158,618 | — |
| 5 | Georgetown University | DC | $137,467 | $156,277 | — |
| 6 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | VA | $155,787 | — | — |
| 7 | Carnegie Mellon University | PA | $103,165 | $152,128 | — |
| 8 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NY | $151,659 | — | — |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $105,999 | $151,401 | — |
| 10 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | WA | $105,999 | $151,401 | — |
| 11 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | WA | $105,999 | $151,401 | — |
| 12 | New York University | NY | $136,221 | $148,244 | — |
| 13 | Sam Houston State University | TX | — | $145,324 | — |
| 14 | Marymount University | VA | $81,328 | $144,461 | — |
| 15 | Western Governors University | UT | $119,532 | $143,550 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning doctoral programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitol Technology University | MD | $201,159 | — | — |
| 2 | Marymount University | VA | $159,049 | — | — |
| 3 | Capella University | MN | $158,172 | $122,900 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland Global Campus | MD | — | $135,922 | — |
| 2 | Towson University | MD | — | $120,805 | — |
| 3 | Capella University | MN | — | $94,023 | — |
| 4 | University of Phoenix-Arizona | AZ | $65,856 | — | — |
| 5 | Ferris State University | MI | $63,537 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do computer/information technology administration and management graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in computer/information technology administration and management reports median earnings of $62,778. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
