Bright outlook
Management
Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Median pay
- $175,140
- Outlook
- Much faster than average
Bachelor's degree
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
ProgramsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
CIP11.10
642 colleges offer Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. See what it covers, which degree levels are available and what graduates earn and borrow.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Colleges offering it
- 642
- at its most common level
- Bachelor's earnings
- $80,322
- median, 4 years after
- Bachelor's debt
- $24,037
- median federal loans
Colleges offering it, by degree level
- Certificate
- 642
- Associate's
- 557
- Bachelor's
- 430
- Master's
- 267
- Post-baccalaureate certificate
- 20
- Doctoral
- 15
- First professional
- 2
- Graduate/professional certificate
- 167
What it covers
About Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management is part of Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: instructional programs that focus on the computer and information sciences and prepare individuals for various occupations in information technology and computer operations fields.
Definition: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs 2020, code 11.10.
Programs in this field
Colleges report these specific programs under CIP 11.10.
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Information Technology Project Management
- Computer Support Specialist
By degree level
Earnings and debt by degree level
Medians across colleges of each college's own program median. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
| Degree level | Colleges | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 642 | $60,3054 yrs after · 27 colleges | $11,98033 colleges |
| Associate's | 557 | $57,1204 yrs after · 99 colleges | $17,50086 colleges |
| Bachelor's | 430 | $80,3224 yrs after · 83 colleges | $24,037125 colleges |
| Master's | 267 | $106,8314 yrs after · 59 colleges | $39,54063 colleges |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 20 | $109,6631 yr after · 1 college | Not reported |
| Doctoral | 15 | $180,1041 yr after · 2 colleges | $64,0071 college |
| First professional | 2 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Graduate/professional certificate | 167 | $74,0274 yrs after · 1 college | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data, 2025. Colleges with too few graduates have their earnings and debt suppressed, so the number of colleges reporting is smaller than the number offering the program.
Bachelor's programs
Where Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates earn the most
Median earnings four years after finishing, among programs with at least 10 graduates in the latest year. Earnings are one measure; cost and graduation rate matter too.
- 1
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · 120 graduates
$138,679
debt $26,124
- 2
Waltham, MA · Private nonprofit · 11 graduates
$122,075
debt not reported
- 3
Brigham Young University-Provo
Provo, UT · Private nonprofit · 240 graduates
$118,606
debt $10,250
- 4
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · Public · 38 graduates
$114,504
debt $22,000
- 5
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · 43 graduates
$113,645
debt $22,500
- 6
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · 26 graduates
$112,554
debt $22,000
- 7
Burlington, VT · Private nonprofit · 126 graduates
$112,282
debt $25,161
- 8
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO · Public · 41 graduates
$106,797
debt $16,886
- 9
Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · 31 graduates
$102,484
debt $17,500
- 10
Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit · 35 graduates
$102,099
debt $26,193
Careers
Careers this program leads to
Occupations linked to Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management by the NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for each occupation.
- Bright outlook
Management
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
- Median pay
- $141,900
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
- Complex Problem Solving
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Bright outlook
Management
Compliance Managers
- Median pay
- $141,900
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Bright outlook
Management
Loss Prevention Managers
- Median pay
- $141,900
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Bright outlook
Management
Managers, All Other
- Median pay
- $141,900
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
- Bright outlook
Management
Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Median pay
- $141,900
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Bright outlook
Management
Wind Energy Development Managers
- Median pay
- $141,900
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Bright outlook
Management
Wind Energy Operations Managers
- Median pay
- $141,900
- Outlook
- As fast as average
Bachelor's degree
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
More in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Other programs in the same area of study, by how many colleges offer them.
Every program in this area- Computer and Information Sciences, General866 colleges
- Computer Science751 colleges
- Computer Software and Media Applications419 colleges
- Computer Programming405 colleges
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications372 colleges
- Information Science/Studies265 colleges
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications109 colleges
- Data Processing101 colleges
Questions about Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
How many colleges offer Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management?
Published colleges on CollegesRef report Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management at these degree levels: certificate (642 colleges), associate's (557 colleges), bachelor's (430 colleges), master's (267 colleges), post-baccalaureate certificate (20 colleges), doctoral (15 colleges), first professional (2 colleges), graduate/professional certificate (167 colleges). Counts are from College Scorecard field-of-study data (2025).
What do Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates earn?
At the median college, bachelor's graduates in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management earn $80,322 a year four years after finishing, across 83 colleges that report earnings. Figures cover graduates who received federal aid.
Where do Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates earn the most?
Rochester Institute of Technology reports the highest median earnings for bachelor's graduates in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management: $138,679 four years after finishing, among programs with at least 10 graduates.