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Information Technology
What you'll do in college
IT majors focus on the practical side of computing — networks, systems administration, databases, cloud infrastructure, and end-user support.
Coursework blends applied computer science with business and operations, covering topics like cybersecurity, scripting, virtualization, and IT service management. Programs emphasize hands-on labs and certifications (CompTIA, Cisco, AWS).
What you'll do after college
Grads go into roles like systems administrator, network engineer, help desk, cloud engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and IT project manager. Demand is broad across virtually every industry, since every organization runs on technology.
Pay is solid and grows quickly with experience and certifications, and the field offers clear paths into specialized areas like security, DevOps, or solutions architecture.
Selectivity vs. earnings
By acceptance rate
Acceptance rate · bar = degree-weighted adjusted 5-year earnings
By SAT median
Median SAT · bar = degree-weighted adjusted 5-year earnings
Majors in this category
| Major | Colleges | Degrees ▼ | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 580 | 23,058 | 71% / 29% | 7% | $92,855 |
| Information Technology | 241 | 7,996 | 75% / 25% | 5% | $90,097 |
| Information Science/Studies | 84 | 2,720 | 70% / 30% | 5% | $91,582 |
| Information Science | 47 | 2,087 | 66% / 34% | 3% | $90,002 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 80 | 1,552 | 73% / 27% | 13% | $106,977 |
| Informatics | 39 | 1,400 | 64% / 36% | 11% | $103,315 |
| Information Systems | 34 | 1,382 | 69% / 31% | 9% | $88,863 |
| Business Information Technology | 1 | 541 | 68% / 32% | 7% | $108,362 |
| Computer Information Systems | 27 | 494 | 77% / 23% | 4% | $77,352 |
| Computer and Information Science | 21 | 337 | 77% / 23% | 12% | $91,968 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | 286 | 83% / 17% | 6% | $88,513 |
| Information Sciences | 12 | 272 | 72% / 28% | 12% | $87,665 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 7 | 224 | 65% / 35% | 4% | $122,004 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 6 | 212 | 65% / 35% | 12% | $102,496 |
| Information | 1 | 208 | 37% / 63% | 5% | $112,576 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management | 3 | 204 | 67% / 33% | 5% | $72,013 |
| Information Technology Management | 11 | 175 | 72% / 28% | 11% | $85,098 |
| Applied Computing | 2 | 152 | 70% / 30% | 7% | $96,451 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 5 | 150 | 53% / 47% | 15% | $103,332 |
| Geographic Information Systems | 7 | 142 | 78% / 22% | 17% | $68,512 |
| Telecommunication | 1 | 126 | 40% / 60% | 3% | $55,620 |
| Information Management | 2 | 108 | 44% / 56% | 13% | $148,617 |
| Technology and Information Management | 1 | 105 | 72% / 28% | 9% | $96,195 |
| Computer and Information Technology | 1 | 100 | 81% / 19% | 22% | $102,823 |
| Business Cybersecurity | 1 | 93 | 80% / 20% | 0% | $114,768 |
| Computer Information Science | 3 | 90 | 77% / 23% | 17% | $97,873 |
| Digital Forensics | 4 | 89 | 80% / 20% | 1% | $69,804 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 3 | 89 | 67% / 33% | 6% | |
| Network Administration | 13 | 88 | 84% / 16% | 5% | $83,503 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 7 | 86 | 86% / 14% | 8% | $84,298 |
| Information Sciences and Technology | 3 | 85 | 84% / 16% | 4% | $94,460 |
| Network Engineering | 4 | 76 | 82% / 18% | 5% | $80,986 |
| Computer Information Technology | 1 | 75 | 85% / 15% | 3% | $72,665 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 11 | 70 | 79% / 21% | 9% | $90,256 |
| Library and Information Science | 4 | 69 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $60,739 |
| Communications Technology | 5 | 60 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $56,832 |
| Computer Systems Technology | 1 | 53 | 89% / 11% | 11% | $125,564 |
| Digital Information | 1 | 52 | 35% / 65% | 2% | |
| Information Science and Data Analytics | 1 | 52 | 67% / 33% | 0% | |
| Information Systems and Technology | 1 | 50 | 84% / 16% | 4% | $106,952 |
| Technology Management | 4 | 45 | 71% / 29% | 4% | $80,022 |
| Web and Mobile Computing | 1 | 45 | 89% / 11% | 13% | $94,431 |
| Information Science and Technology | 1 | 44 | 75% / 25% | 2% | $90,964 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 2 | 43 | 81% / 19% | 0% | |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management | 1 | 43 | 88% / 12% | 7% | |
| Business Information Management | 1 | 42 | 48% / 52% | 36% | $114,464 |
| Software Engineering Technology | 1 | 40 | 80% / 20% | 0% | $96,644 |
| Information Technology and Management | 1 | 31 | 81% / 19% | 10% | $101,968 |
| Telecommunications | 1 | 30 | 77% / 23% | 7% | $63,896 |
| Computer Networking | 4 | 28 | 82% / 18% | 4% | $67,153 |
| Network Systems Administration | 1 | 27 | 96% / 4% | 0% | $121,102 |
| Computer Software Technology/Technician | 2 | 26 | 85% / 15% | 46% | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 2 | 25 | 84% / 16% | 0% | |
| Information Technology and Web Science | 1 | 23 | 61% / 39% | 9% | $158,175 |
| Information Systems Management | 2 | 22 | 86% / 14% | 5% | |
| Communication Technology | 1 | 21 | 57% / 43% | 0% | $49,415 |
| Computer Electronics Engineering Technology | 1 | 20 | 95% / 5% | 0% | $58,892 |
| Human-Centered Computing | 1 | 20 | 55% / 45% | 15% | $94,431 |
| Network Technology | 1 | 19 | 100% / 0% | 0% | |
| Office Systems | 1 | 19 | 5% / 95% | 0% | |
| Database Administration | 3 | 18 | 89% / 11% | 6% | $83,590 |
| Computer Technology | 2 | 18 | 83% / 17% | 0% | |
| Computer Network Engineering Technology | 1 | 18 | 83% / 17% | 0% | $88,750 |
| Information Systems (Technology Management) | 1 | 18 | 89% / 11% | 6% | $106,642 |
| Computer Systems Administration | 1 | 17 | 76% / 24% | 0% | |
| IT Management | 2 | 16 | 75% / 25% | 0% | |
| Integrated IT | 1 | 14 | 86% / 14% | 0% | |
| Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | 13 | 92% / 8% | 0% | $85,258 |
| Computer Forensics | 1 | 13 | 85% / 15% | 0% | |
| Network Engineering and Security | 1 | 13 | 100% / 0% | 0% | |
| Office Technology | 2 | 10 | 50% / 50% | 0% | |
| Telecommunications Technology | 2 | 10 | 80% / 20% | 10% | $93,703 |
| Computer Information Sciences | 3 | 9 | 100% / 0% | 33% | |
| Computer Repair Technology | 2 | 9 | 89% / 11% | 0% | |
| IT Project Management | 2 | 9 | 89% / 11% | 0% | $90,399 |
| Computer Information Systems Technology | 1 | 9 | 78% / 22% | 22% | |
| Web Management | 1 | 9 | 78% / 22% | 0% | |
| Data Processing | 3 | 8 | 50% / 50% | 38% | |
| Computer Science and Information Systems | 1 | 8 | 62% / 38% | 12% | |
| Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician | 1 | 8 | 88% / 12% | 0% | |
| Technology Project Management | 1 | 8 | 75% / 25% | 0% | |
| Network Management | 1 | 6 | 50% / 50% | 0% | |
| Office Administration Technology | 1 | 6 | 83% / 17% | 0% | |
| Computer Networks | 1 | 5 | 100% / 0% | 0% | |
| Computer Software Technology | 1 | 5 | 60% / 40% | 0% | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 5 | 60% / 40% | 0% | |
| Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering | 1 | 4 | 75% / 25% | 25% | |
| Cloud Computing | 1 | 3 | 67% / 33% | 33% | |
| Digital Technology | 1 | 2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | |
| IT Support Management | 1 | 2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | |
| Computer Management and Information Systems | 1 | 1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $86,510 |
| Computer Systems | 1 | 1 | 0% / 100% | 0% |