by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 44 U.S. colleges awarded 1,533 degrees and certificates in Information Resources Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 88% of graduates. College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Information Resources Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $67,697 one year after completing, rising to $88,622 after four years.
A degree in Information Resources Management covers Information Resources Management. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Principles Of Information Technology, Computer Systems Management, And Business Operations To The Planning, Management, And Evaluation Of Information Services In Organizations. Includes Instruction In Telecommunications, Systems Planning And Integration, Information Policy, Information Security, Contracting And Purchasing, Budgeting, Information Technology, Operations Management, Human Resources, Communications Skills, And Applicable Law And Regulations. Examples: [Information Management], [Chief Information Officer Training].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., information resources management is a widely-pursued major, with 1,533 degrees awarded annually. 44 colleges award information resources management degrees, an average of 35 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1,072.
By level, the 1,533 awards include 3 certificates, 18 associate degrees, 157 bachelor’s degrees, 1,350 master’s degrees and 5 doctorates.
Women earned 32% of information resources management degrees and certificates in the latest year (494 of 1,533). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (714) and Black or African American (252), and international students earned 74.
College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Information Resources Management Schools ranking, including 7 for bachelor’s degrees and 5 for master’s degrees. It also ranks information resources management schools within 6 states. In all, 44 colleges offer information resources management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Information Resources Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common information resources management credential is the master’s degree: 1,350 of the 1,533 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to information resources management call most for Instructing, Reading Comprehension and Speaking, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, Education and Training and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension.
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How long an information resources management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 3 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 18 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 157 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,350 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 5 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to information resources management, at 46.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 46.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 40.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 12.4% |
| Some college courses | 1.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Information Resources Management, with an average median salary of $105,369; the strongest outlook belongs to Computer and Information Systems Managers, at 10.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Information Technology Professor (IT Professor), Associate Professor, Computer Science Teacher and Computer Information Systems Professor (CIS Professor).
The occupation related to information resources management with the most projected jobs is Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,328,652.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,328,652 | -4.2% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 58,841 | 10.2% |
Information Resources Management graduates earn a median $67,697 one year after completing their program, $88,622 after four years and $85,648 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,697 |
| 4 years | $88,622 |
| 5 years | $85,648 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to information resources management, with a median salary of $175,079.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $35,659 |
Information Resources Management has 3 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 11,231 degrees a year; the largest are Management Information Systems, General (10,593), Management Information Systems and Services, Other (402) and Knowledge Management (236). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems, General | 10,593 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 402 |
| Knowledge Management | 236 |
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