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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management: degree ROI, salary & best colleges

Bachelor's · CIP 1110 · ~9,837 graduates/yr · 366 programs

The verdict

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates earn a median $85,063 four years after finishing — $36,703/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. At a typical $16,906/yr net price ($67,624 over four years), that pays back in about 1.8 years. Federal data pools 366 bachelor's programs graduating roughly 9,837 students a year. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026 · our math.)

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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ranks #37 of 202 bachelor's fields by earnings — pays more than 82% of majors.

Pays more than 82% of majors#37 of 202
Lowest-payingHighest-paying
$85,063
Median earnings, 4 yrs out
Scorecard, 2026
$73,941
Median earnings, 1 yr out
Scorecard, 2026
$36,703
Premium over HS baseline
Our math, 2026
1.8 yrs
Payback at median price
Our math, 2026
Colleges with the strongest Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management earnings

College Scorecard field-of-study (2026), program-level median earnings for this CIP · our ranking.

How we compute this. Earnings are the national median for graduates of this field measured 1 and 4 years after completion (Scorecard field-of-study, bachelor's). Premium = 4-year earnings − the $48,360 high-school baseline. Payback = a representative 4-year net cost (median college net price × 4) ÷ premium. Field medians blend every school — a specific program can pay far more or less. Full method on the methodology page; the field ranking is on ROI by major.

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management: frequently asked questions

Is a Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management degree worth it?
On national medians, yes. Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates earn a median $85,063 four years after finishing — $36,703/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline — so a typical $67,624 four-year net cost pays back in about 1.8 years.
How much do Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management graduates earn?
A median $85,063 four years after completing the degree, and $73,941 one year out (Scorecard field-of-study, bachelor's). That pools 366 programs and roughly 9,837 graduates a year.
What is the payback on a Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management degree?
About 1.8 years at a typical $16,906/yr net price — we divide the $67,624 four-year cost by the $36,703/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline.
Which colleges are best for a Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management degree?
By graduate earnings, Rochester Institute of Technology, Western Governors University, Bentley University lead among the programs we track. The full ranked list is above, each linked to its ROI profile.