2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Information Technology in District of Columbia

Ranked #30 in popularity, information technology is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Information Technology in District of Columbia ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 317 master's degrees in information technology during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Information Technology School for Your Master's Degree

The IT master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Information Technology in District of Columbia ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality information technology program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for information technology.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Information Technology in District of Columbia

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in information technology.

Most Well Attended Schools for IT Students Working on Their Master's

1

George Washington University
Washington, DC

213 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In DC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at George Washington University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in information technology. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in information technology in District of Columbia.

There were about 213 information technology individuals who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in information technology from George Washington University

2

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

100 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In DC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Georgetown University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in information technology. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in information technology in District of Columbia.

There were roughly 100 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

After graduating, IT master's recipients generally earn an average of $108,900 in their early careers.

More information about a master’s in information technology from Georgetown University

3

Strayer University - Global Region
Washington, DC

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In DC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Strayer University - Global Region is a popular decision for students pursuing a master's degree in information technology. Located in the city of Washington, Strayer University - Global Region is a private for-profit university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in information technology in District of Columbia.

There were approximately 3 information technology individuals who graduated with this degree at Strayer University - Global Region in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in information technology from Strayer University - Global Region

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Strayer University - District of Columbia
Washington, DC

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In DC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Strayer University - District of Columbia if you wish to pursue a master's degree in information technology. Strayer University - District of Columbia is a small private for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for master's degrees in information technology in District of Columbia.

There were approximately 1 information technology students who graduated with this degree at Strayer University - District of Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in information technology from Strayer University - District of Columbia

 

Best Information Technology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Information Technology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	249	652
Pennsylvania	238	231
Maryland	190	1,022
New Jersey	178	31
Delaware	88	399

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Information Technology Related Rankings by Major

One of 10 majors within the Computer & Information Sciences area of study, Information Technology has other similar majors worth exploring.

IT Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Computer & IS Security	217
Information Technology Project Management	100

Most Popular Majors Related to IT

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Computer Science	203
Information Science	91
Computer Software & Applications	90
Data Processing	11

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Craig Dennis. More about our data sources and methodologies.