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IT and network administration graduate programs: earnings and debt by school

254 colleges award master's degrees in IT and network administration. Graduates of the typical program earned $98,320 a year after finishing, and those who borrowed left with a median of $38,683 in federal loans taken at the school.

Master's programs254
Graduates in 2023-2413,258
Typical median debt$38,683
Typical earnings 1 yr after$98,320
Typical earnings 4 yrs after$112,164
Earnings to debt2.5x

Official field: Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. Admission figures such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE scores are not part of this federal data, so check each school.

Degree levelProgramsTypical earnings 1 yr afterTypical median debt
Master's254$98,320$38,683
Doctoral11$159,049$74,597
Professional doctorate1n/an/a

Is it worth it? Debt vs first-year pay

Each dot is one master's program. Dots above the dashed line have graduates earning more in their first year than the program's median debt.

$0k$0k$42k$25k$85k$49k$127k$74k$169k$98kdebt = 1 year of payGeorgetown University: earnings $137,467, debt $55,779New York University: earnings $136,221, debt $64,250Fordham University: earnings $96,466, debt $41,000Carnegie Mellon University: earnings $103,165, debt $53,000Champlain College: earnings $127,062, debt $39,540Western Governors University: earnings $119,532, debt $10,106University of San Diego: earnings $109,498, debt $48,596University of Houston: earnings $105,963, debt $29,614University of Washington-Bothell Campus: earnings $105,999, debt $38,683University of Washington-Seattle Campus: earnings $105,999, debt $38,683University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: earnings $105,999, debt $38,683University of Maryland Global Campus: earnings $110,718, debt $32,380George Washington University: earnings $126,872, debt $41,000Bellevue University: earnings $110,453, debt $50,423University of Dallas: earnings $91,374, debt $51,250DePaul University: earnings $97,540, debt $61,499National University: earnings $101,391, debt $38,616Capella University: earnings $91,363, debt $48,538American Public University System: earnings $99,014, debt $31,979University of New Mexico-Main Campus: earnings $95,092, debt $25,000Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs: earnings $84,732, debt $32,848Florida International University: earnings $77,138, debt $33,634Davenport University: earnings $82,075, debt $41,000Strayer University-Global Region: earnings $98,320, debt $50,796Strayer University-Virginia: earnings $98,320, debt $50,796Saint Leo University: earnings $79,465, debt $38,625Grand Canyon University: earnings $82,831, debt $33,187ECPI University: earnings $74,145, debt $26,665Mercy University: earnings $73,197, debt $30,750North Carolina A & T State University: earnings $73,835, debt $23,738Cornell University: earnings $161,226, debt $93,791University of Virginia-Main Campus: earnings $155,787, debt $42,415Columbia University in the City of New York: earnings $151,659, debt $76,495Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus: earnings $119,536, debt $36,202Pennsylvania State University-World Campus: earnings $119,536, debt $36,202Brigham Young University: earnings $106,486, debt $15,000California Baptist University: earnings $102,474, debt $23,070Nova Southeastern University: earnings $101,205, debt $54,250University of the Cumberlands: earnings $95,033, debt $22,906Pace University: earnings $90,145, debt $41,000West Virginia University: earnings $90,001, debt $31,039West Texas A & M University: earnings $89,631, debt $33,816Wilmington University: earnings $88,710, debt $26,925Brandeis University: earnings $88,665, debt $35,284Arizona State University Campus Immersion: earnings $88,194, debt $26,494Arizona State University Digital Immersion: earnings $88,194, debt $26,494Old Dominion University: earnings $87,876, debt $30,750Median federal debtMedian earnings 1 year after
Earnings above median debt Debt above first-year earnings

Master's programs in IT and network administration

Highest first-year earnings

Cornell University$161,226
University of Virginia-Main Campus$155,787
Johns Hopkins University$154,147
Columbia University in the City of New York$151,659
Washington University in St Louis$138,917
Georgetown University$137,467
New York University$136,221
Capitol Technology University$132,359

CollegeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Washington University in St LouisSt. Louis, MO74$138,917$160,419n/a
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC48$93,151$158,814n/a
Utah Valley UniversityOrem, UT14n/a$154,576n/a
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC175$137,467$153,948$55,779
New York UniversityNew York, NY703$136,221$152,422$64,250
Fordham UniversityBronx, NY31$96,466$150,150$41,000
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD85$154,147$148,833n/a
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA223$103,165$146,578$53,000
Champlain CollegeBurlington, VT53$127,062$145,009$39,540
Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL10$109,506$144,218n/a
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT1,484$119,532$144,205$10,106
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA43$109,498$141,878$48,596
University of HoustonHouston, TX83$105,963$138,873$29,614
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX13n/a$136,772n/a
University of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL38$111,759$134,445n/a
University of Washington-Bothell CampusBothell, WA12$105,999$133,081$38,683
University of Washington-Seattle CampusSeattle, WA97$105,999$133,081$38,683
University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma, WA37$105,999$133,081$38,683
University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi, MD895$110,718$130,314$32,380
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC129$126,872$130,159$41,000
Marymount UniversityArlington, VA27$81,328$129,936n/a
Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO8n/a$128,910n/a
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA26n/a$128,874n/a
University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI15$123,042$128,646n/a
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE49$110,453$126,292$50,423
University of DallasIrving, TX44$91,374$125,880$51,250
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL63$97,540$124,777$61,499
National UniversitySan Diego, CA75$101,391$118,388$38,616
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL21$82,600$117,049n/a
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN50$91,363$112,573$48,538
American Public University SystemCharles Town, WV223$99,014$111,755$31,979
Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO36$91,448$106,831n/a
University of New Mexico-Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM72$95,092$105,781$25,000
Webster UniversitySaint Louis, MO530n/a$104,445n/a
Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GA36$88,320$103,650n/a
Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL42n/a$102,499n/a
Robert Morris UniversityMoon Township, PA7$82,088$100,752n/a
Colorado Technical University-Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO39$84,732$98,538$32,848
University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK46$92,134$98,477n/a
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL31$77,138$98,456$33,634
Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MI15$82,075$97,493$41,000
Strayer University-AlabamaBirmingham, AL3$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-District of ColumbiaWashington, DC3$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-FloridaTampa, FL4$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-GeorgiaChamblee, GA4$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-Global RegionWashington, DC10$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-MarylandBaltimore, MD3$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-South CarolinaGreenville, SC1$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-TennesseeNashville, TN1$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-TexasFarmers Branch, TX1$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-VirginiaArlington, VA6$98,320$96,961$50,796
Strayer University-West VirginiaScott Depot, WV0$98,320$96,961$50,796
Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud, MN36n/a$94,729n/a
Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo, FL35$79,465$94,011$38,625
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ111$82,831$93,798$33,187
ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA66$74,145$93,188$26,665
Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA15$68,284$92,908n/a
Mercy UniversityDobbs Ferry, NY18$73,197$90,632$30,750
North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC45$73,835$86,805$23,738
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San JuanSan Juan, PR12$41,424$42,734n/a
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY86$161,226n/a$93,791
University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA30$155,787n/a$42,415
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY89$151,659n/a$76,495
Capitol Technology UniversityLaurel, MD25$132,359n/an/a
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA23$129,436n/an/a
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA82$127,428n/an/a
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX12$121,126n/an/a
Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA19$119,536n/a$36,202
Pennsylvania State University-World CampusUniversity Park, PA34$119,536n/a$36,202
University of DelawareNewark, DE36$117,476n/an/a
St Bonaventure UniversitySaint Bonaventure, NY14$117,157n/an/a
Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY41$113,461n/an/a
Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD32$112,578n/an/a
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY47$107,931n/an/a
Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA13$107,241n/an/a
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT103$106,486n/a$15,000
California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA43$102,474n/a$23,070
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL25$101,205n/a$54,250
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNewark, NJ42$96,949n/an/a
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI19$96,907n/an/a
Indiana University-BloomingtonBloomington, IN27$95,409n/an/a
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY288$95,033n/a$22,906
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona, MN7$91,805n/an/a
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND7$91,578n/an/a
Pace UniversityNew York, NY80$90,145n/a$41,000
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV32$90,001n/a$31,039
West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, TX26$89,631n/a$33,816
Wilmington UniversityNew Castle, DE766$88,710n/a$26,925
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA45$88,665n/a$35,284
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ350$88,194n/a$26,494
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdale, AZ58$88,194n/a$26,494
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA83$87,876n/a$30,750
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV41$87,326n/an/a
University at AlbanyAlbany, NY42$85,424n/an/a
Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL31$85,173n/an/a
California State University-Dominguez HillsCarson, CA29$82,931n/an/a
The University of TampaTampa, FL46$79,855n/an/a
Mercyhurst UniversityErie, PA13$72,397n/an/a
University of Maryland Eastern ShorePrincess Anne, MD4$59,793n/an/a
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-MetroSan Juan, PR4$39,946n/an/a
Alabama State UniversityMontgomery, AL7n/an/an/a
American National UniversitySalem, VA7n/an/an/a
American National University-LouisvilleLouisville, KY1n/an/an/a
Aspen UniversityPhoenix, AZ2n/an/an/a
Athens State UniversityAthens, AL1n/an/an/a
Atlantis UniversityMiami, FL0n/an/an/a
Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL7n/an/an/a
Auburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery, AL22n/an/an/a
Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA13n/an/an/a
Boise State UniversityBoise, ID6n/an/an/a
Boston UniversityBoston, MA3n/an/an/a
Brown UniversityProvidence, RI21n/an/an/a
CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY18n/an/an/a
California State University-San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA1n/an/an/a
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos, CA11n/an/an/a
Campbellsville UniversityCampbellsville, KY639n/an/an/a
Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesFayette, MO7n/an/an/a
City University of SeattleSeattle, WA1n/an/an/a
Clark UniversityWorcester, MA34n/an/an/a
Clayton State UniversityMorrow, GA4n/an/an/a
Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC10n/an/an/a
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO2n/an/an/a
Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN379n/an/an/a
Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI31n/an/an/a
Cumberland UniversityLebanon, TN2n/an/an/a
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX2n/an/an/a
Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA36n/an/a$41,000
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI20n/an/an/a
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT5n/an/an/a
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan CampusTeaneck, NJ2n/an/an/a
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI18n/an/an/a
Franklin UniversityColumbus, OH13n/an/an/a
Gannon UniversityErie, PA53n/an/an/a
Geneva CollegeBeaver Falls, PA5n/an/an/a
George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA11n/an/an/a
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta, GA297n/an/a$34,594
Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA0n/an/an/a
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco, CA30n/an/an/a
Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL42n/an/an/a
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI21n/an/an/a
Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio, TX32n/an/a$15,436
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA1n/an/an/a
Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY4n/an/an/a
Hood CollegeFrederick, MD24n/an/an/a
Humphreys UniversityStockton, CA9n/an/an/a
Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN25n/an/an/a
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & GlobalMarion, IN87n/an/a$35,358
Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA12n/an/an/a
Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI7n/an/an/a
Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL4n/an/an/a
La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia, PA5n/an/an/a
Lindsey Wilson UniversityColumbia, KY622n/an/an/a
Marshall UniversityHuntington, WV4n/an/an/a
Mercer UniversityMacon, GA7n/an/an/a
Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN9n/an/an/a
Metropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO11n/an/an/a
Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI8n/an/an/a
Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato, MN2n/an/an/a
Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS6n/an/an/a
Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch, NJ6n/an/an/a
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ13n/an/an/a
Murray State UniversityMurray, KY12n/an/an/a
New England CollegeHenniker, NH62n/an/an/a
New England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich, RI7n/an/an/a
New Jersey City UniversityJersey City, NJ3n/an/an/a
New York Institute of TechnologyOld Westbury, NY24n/an/a$30,500
Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NY9n/an/an/a
Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY45n/an/a$30,810
Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI20n/an/an/a
Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater, OK0n/an/an/a
Ottawa University-Kansas CityOverland Park, KS19n/an/an/a
Ottawa University-OnlineOverland Park, KS23n/an/an/a
Ottawa University-OttawaOttawa, KS2n/an/an/a
Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TX3n/an/an/a
Pennsylvania Western UniversityCalifornia, PA12n/an/an/a
Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT4n/an/an/a
Rider UniversityLawrenceville, NJ7n/an/an/a
Rivier UniversityNashua, NH16n/an/an/a
Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RI13n/an/an/a
Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL3n/an/an/a
Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ63n/an/an/a
SUNY Polytechnic InstituteUtica, NY14n/an/an/a
Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA2n/an/an/a
Saint Elizabeth UniversityMorristown, NJ0n/an/an/a
Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA1n/an/an/a
Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO6n/an/an/a
Saint Peter's UniversityJersey City, NJ1n/an/an/a
Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL3n/an/an/a
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA7n/an/an/a
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA2n/an/an/a
South CollegeKnoxville, TN2n/an/an/a
Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MO25n/an/an/a
Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR1n/an/an/a
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL2n/an/an/a
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH236n/an/a$32,800
Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UT15n/an/an/a
St. Francis CollegeBrooklyn, NY131n/an/an/a
St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NY11n/an/an/a
St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX5n/an/an/a
Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX14n/an/an/a
Sullivan UniversityLouisville, KY4n/an/an/a
Talladega CollegeTalladega, AL0n/an/an/a
The University of FindlayFindlay, OH15n/an/an/a
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX28n/an/a$57,000
The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX49n/an/an/a
The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX14n/an/an/a
The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX4n/an/an/a
Thomas CollegeWaterville, ME6n/an/an/a
Thomas Edison State UniversityTrenton, NJ18n/an/an/a
Tufts UniversityMedford, MA6n/an/an/a
Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee, AL15n/an/an/a
Union Commonwealth UniversityBarbourville, KY59n/an/an/a
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina CampusCarolina, PR1n/an/an/a
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey CampusSan Juan, PR20n/an/a$40,048
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo CampusGurabo, PR6n/an/an/a
University of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD2n/an/an/a
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla, CA17n/an/an/a
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL25n/an/an/a
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO68n/an/an/a
University of DenverDenver, CO5n/an/an/a
University of GeorgiaAthens, GA2n/an/an/a
University of IdahoMoscow, ID4n/an/an/a
University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL31n/an/an/a
University of Maine at AugustaAugusta, ME9n/an/an/a
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TX1n/an/an/a
University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI16n/an/an/a
University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis, MO12n/an/an/a
University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE5n/an/an/a
University of New Hampshire at ManchesterManchester, NH5n/an/an/a
University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham, NH2n/an/an/a
University of New HavenWest Haven, CT48n/an/an/a
University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA1n/an/an/a
University of North TexasDenton, TX25n/an/an/a
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA38n/an/an/a
University of South AlabamaMobile, AL1n/an/an/a
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA37n/an/an/a
University of ToledoToledo, OH3n/an/an/a
University of TulsaTulsa, OK36n/an/a$44,932
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT14n/an/an/a
University of West FloridaPensacola, FL49n/an/a$25,775
University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI5n/an/an/a
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI2n/an/an/a
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI1n/an/an/a
University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI2n/an/an/a
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI0n/an/an/a
University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI1n/an/an/a
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI0n/an/an/a
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI24n/an/an/a
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN1n/an/an/a
Westcliff UniversityIrvine, CA84n/an/an/a
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI19n/an/an/a
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MA3n/an/an/a
Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, OH11n/an/an/a
Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY27n/an/an/a

Doctoral programs in IT and network administration

Highest first-year earnings

Capitol Technology University$201,159
Marymount University$159,049
Capella University$158,172

CollegeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN25$158,172$175,839$74,597
Capitol Technology UniversityLaurel, MD25$201,159n/an/a
Marymount UniversityArlington, VA28$159,049n/an/a
Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD15n/an/an/a
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA2n/an/an/a
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL3n/an/an/a
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX0n/an/an/a
St. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens, FL0n/an/an/a
University of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO2n/an/an/a
Washington State UniversityPullman, WA1n/an/an/a
Westcliff UniversityIrvine, CA0n/an/an/a

Professional doctorate programs in IT and network administration

CollegeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC39n/an/an/a

Frequently asked questions

How much do IT and network administration graduates earn?

Graduates of the typical master's program earned a median of $98,320 one year after finishing, in 2024 dollars.

How much debt do IT and network administration graduate students take on?

The typical program's graduates who borrowed left with a median of $38,683 in federal loans taken at that school. Undergraduate loans are not included.

Undergraduate: IT and network administration major

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.