Information Technology

STEM • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.

Numbers at a glance

35th
Popular nationwide
261
Search Rank on O's List
207
Colleges offer it
8,227
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
6,509
Women
1,718

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
George Mason University335
Colorado State University-Global Campus296
Florida International University235
The University of Texas at Dallas217
New Jersey Institute of Technology200
Iowa State University199
University of Central Florida193
University of South Florida-Main Campus176
Purdue University-Main Campus176
University of Washington-Seattle Campus174
Average public university graduating class: 54 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Western Governors University511
Liberty University140
Cornell University105
New York University63
Illinois Institute of Technology58
Franklin University58
DePaul University57
Marymount University47
Brigham Young University-Provo45
Lindenwood University43
Average private university graduating class: 22 students.

O's Insights on Information Technology

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 76% of graduates come from public universities.

Related Majors

Major Graduates Colleges
Computer and Information Sciences, General 22,413 528
Informatics 1,276 26
Computer and Information Sciences, Other 576 32
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