by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, information technology management was the 180th most popular major nationwide with 4,009 degrees awarded. This represents a 27.8% reduction in information technology management degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 5,124.
This year's Best Information Technology Management Schools ranking compares 43 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom information technology management rankings further below.
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most information technology management degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. Specific information technology management careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.
Information Technology Management degree levels vary. You can spend many years getting as high as a in information technology management to something that takes less time like a . Information Technology Management programs can take anywhere between one to four or more years for a full-time student to complete.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for information technology management graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Information Technology Management is one of 6 different types of Information Technology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | 22,829 |
| Network & System Administration/Administrator | 5,501 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 3,176 |
| System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 2,077 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 2,076 |
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