The IT Management major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Computers, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Computers, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC: 11-3021 Occupation: Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,200 | 645,970 | N/A | N/A |
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers SOC: 11-9013 Occupation: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $87,980 | 5,910 | N/A | N/A |
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Project Management Specialists SOC: 13-1082 Occupation: Project Management Specialists | $100,750 | 1,006,160 | N/A | N/A |
Information Security Analysts SOC: 15-1212 Occupation: Information Security Analysts | $124,910 | 179,430 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Network Support Specialists SOC: 15-1231 Occupation: Computer Network Support Specialists | $73,340 | 146,450 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,200 | 645,970 |
| 2023 | $169,510 | 592,600 |
| 2022 | $164,070 | 533,220 |
| 2021 | $159,010 | 485,190 |
| 2020 | $151,150 | 457,290 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,750 | 1,006,160 |
| 2023 | $98,580 | 947,630 |
| 2022 | $95,370 | 843,910 |
| 2021 | $94,500 | 743,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,910 | 179,430 |
| 2023 | $120,360 | 175,350 |
| 2022 | $112,000 | 163,690 |
| 2021 | $102,600 | 157,220 |
| 2020 | $103,590 | 138,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,340 | 146,450 |
| 2023 | $71,530 | 158,720 |
| 2022 | $68,050 | 168,920 |
| 2021 | $62,760 | 176,200 |
| 2020 | $65,450 | 184,220 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,340 | 697,210 |
| 2023 | $59,240 | 689,700 |
| 2022 | $57,890 | 696,830 |
| 2021 | $49,770 | 654,310 |
| 2020 | $52,690 | 634,820 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,390 | 177,010 |
| 2023 | $129,840 | 174,100 |
| 2022 | $126,900 | 173,920 |
| 2021 | $120,520 | 168,830 |
| 2020 | $116,780 | 159,350 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,800 | 318,570 |
| 2023 | $95,360 | 323,020 |
| 2022 | $90,520 | 325,930 |
| 2021 | $80,600 | 316,760 |
| 2020 | $84,810 | 339,560 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,410 | 16,600 |
| 2023 | $68,240 | 15,800 |
| 2022 | $65,730 | 16,010 |
| 2021 | $66,750 | 15,610 |
| 2020 | $66,120 | 13,950 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,350 | 8,700 |
| 2023 | $85,260 | 7,550 |
| 2022 | $85,860 | 8,240 |
| 2021 | $95,910 | 8,570 |
| 2020 | $90,340 | 8,520 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,830 | 1,310 |
| 2023 | $101,650 | 1,260 |
| 2022 | $96,500 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | $82,330 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | $87,400 | 1,460 |