by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 19 U.S. colleges awarded 236 degrees and certificates in Knowledge Management. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 56% of graduates. College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Knowledge 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.
Studying Knowledge Management covers Knowledge Management. A Program That Focuses On The Study Of Knowledge Management In Government Agencies And Corporations For The Purpose Of Supporting Stated Organizational Goals And Objectives, And Prepares Individuals To Function As Information Resource Managers. Includes Instruction In Information Technology, Principles Of Computer And Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Applicable Policy And Regulations, And Operations And Personnel Management.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, knowledge management is a popular field of study, with 236 degrees awarded annually. 19 colleges award knowledge management degrees, an average of 12 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 77.
By level, the 236 awards include 3 certificates, 23 associate degrees, 132 bachelor’s degrees and 78 master’s degrees.
Women earned 50% of knowledge management degrees and certificates in the latest year (117 of 236). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (97) and Hispanic or Latino (44), and international students earned 14.
College Factual ranks 4 schools in its 2027 Best Knowledge Management Schools ranking, including 3 for bachelor’s degrees and 2 for master’s degrees. It also ranks knowledge management schools within 4 states. In all, 19 colleges offer knowledge management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Knowledge Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common knowledge management credential is the bachelor’s degree: 132 of the 236 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to knowledge 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 a knowledge management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 3 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 23 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 132 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 78 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to knowledge 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 Knowledge 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 Computer Applications Instructor, Information Security Systems Instructor, Faculty Member and Computer Science Instructor.
The occupation related to knowledge 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% |
Knowledge 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 knowledge 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 |
Knowledge Management has 3 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 12,528 degrees a year; the largest are Management Information Systems, General (10,593), Information Resources Management (1,533) and Management Information Systems and Services, Other (402). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems, General | 10,593 |
| Information Resources Management | 1,533 |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 402 |
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