by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 80 U.S. colleges awarded 3,838 degrees and certificates in Information Technology Project Management. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 66% of graduates. College Factual ranks 47 schools in its 2027 Best Information Technology Project Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $67,520 one year after completing, rising to $81,650 after four years.
A degree in Information Technology Project Management covers Information Technology Project Management. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Design, Develop, And Manage Information Technology Projects In A Variety Of Companies And Organizations. Includes Instruction In Principles Of Project Management, Risk Management, Procurement And Contract Management, Information Security Management, Software Management, Organizational Principles And Behavior, Communications, Quality Assurance, Financial Analysis, Leadership, And Team Effectiveness.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., information technology project management draws strong interest, with 3,838 degrees awarded annually. 80 colleges award information technology project management degrees, an average of 48 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 353.
By level, the 3,838 awards include 21 certificates, 94 associate degrees, 1,010 bachelor’s degrees, 2,545 master’s degrees and 2 doctorates.
Women earned 38% of information technology project management degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,449 of 3,838). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (781) and Hispanic or Latino (335), and international students earned 1,963.
College Factual ranks 47 schools in its 2027 Best Information Technology Project Management Schools ranking, including 11 for associate degrees, 15 for bachelor’s degrees and 29 for master’s degrees. It also ranks information technology project management schools within 14 states. In all, 80 colleges offer information technology project management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Information Technology Project Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common information technology project management credential is the master’s degree: 2,545 of the 3,838 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to information technology project management call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an information technology project management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 21 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 94 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,010 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 2,545 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 2 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to information technology project management, at 48.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 48.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 15.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 12.0% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 6.9% |
| Master’s degree | 5.7% |
| Some college courses | 5.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
20 occupations are related to Information Technology Project Management, with an average median salary of $119,869; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Systems Engineer, Security Analyst, Security Engineer and Cloud Engineer.
The occupation related to information technology project management with the most projected jobs is Information Security Analysts, at 583,513.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analysts | 583,513 | 12.3% |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 576,059 | -1.9% |
| Information Security Engineers | 575,902 | -3.8% |
| Blockchain Engineers | 556,747 | 5.1% |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 543,383 | -3.4% |
| Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians | 530,023 | -1.9% |
| Web Administrators | 510,685 | 0.7% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
Information Technology Project Management graduates earn a median $67,520 one year after completing their program, $81,650 after four years and $72,148 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,520 |
| 4 years | $81,650 |
| 5 years | $72,148 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to information technology project management is Computer and Information Systems Managers, with a median salary of $175,079.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
Information Technology Project Management has 6 similar majors in the Computer & Information Sciences field, which together award 69,045 degrees a year; the largest are Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (48,278), Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other (6,558) and Computer Support Specialist (6,403). Browse all Computer & Information Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
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