2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Information Technology in North Carolina

If you pursue a master's degree in information technology, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #30 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the most popular for information technology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 87 master's degrees in information technology to qualified students.

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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 North Carolina ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for information technology, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. 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

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, 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 North Carolina

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for information technology students seeking a a master's degree.

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

1

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC

45 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at North Carolina A & T State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in information technology. NC A&T is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Greensboro. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in information technology in North Carolina.

There were about 45 information technology students who graduated with this degree at NC A&T in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in information technology from North Carolina A & T State University

2

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

42 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in information technology. Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in information technology in North Carolina.

There were approximately 42 information technology students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in information technology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

3

Strayer University - North Carolina
Morrisville, NC

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

$61,500 Median Student Debt

Strayer University - North Carolina is a popular choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in information technology. Located in the suburb of Morrisville, Strayer University - North Carolina is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. More information about a master’s in information technology from Strayer University - North Carolina

 

Best Information Technology Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	130
Georgia	186	133
Virginia	175	186
Tennessee	156	0
Alabama	147	73
South Carolina	141	15
Kentucky	140	2,030
Mississippi	120	3
Arkansas	119	0
West Virginia	108	172

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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
Network & System Administration/Administrator	45
Computer & IS Security	42

Majors Similar to IT

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Computer Science	707
Computer Software & Applications	157
Computer Systems Networking	139
Information Science	98
Computer Information Systems	96

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.