by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how BYU ranks in comparison to other schools with it programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for it majors, BYU came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 74 students received their master’s degree in it from BYU. This makes it the #19 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of it students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $69,188. This is higher than $51,250, which is the national median for all it bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BYU, it students borrow a median amount of $9,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all it bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,190.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in it from BYU. About 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 74 students who graduated with a Master’s in it from BYU in 2021, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 174 |
| Computer Information Systems | 60 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14 |
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