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2027 State Guide

Best Online IT Programs in the District of Columbia (2027)

Online IT programs in the District of Columbia start with one degree at one school based here: one bachelor's degree. Help desk work, the usual way in, has a $80,950 median in the District of Columbia.

Founder & Editor · B.S. in Computer Science, Temple UniversityUpdated

  • 1online program
  • $110,970network and computer systems administrator median
  • 43,050computer jobs

Key Points

  • Strayer University-District of Columbia's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology ranks first in the District of Columbia and places #24 of 57 in our national IT bachelor’s ranking.
  • 61.3 of every thousand jobs in the District of Columbia are in computer occupations, against 0.0 nationally.
  • The state projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 12.3% from 2024 to 2034 (28.5% nationally), adding up to 140 openings a year.

Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.

The Online IT Program in the District of Columbia for 2027

  1. No.1 #24of 57 in IT bachelor’s

    Strayer University-District of Columbia

    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

    • Washington, DC
    • 2 campuses
    • Private for-profit
    • Fully online
    • Bachelor’s

    The nation's capital is the base for this Strayer campus, in Washington, District of Columbia, and its bachelor's in information technology offers online study. Students complete 40 courses, each lasting 11 weeks.

    An opening foundation covers IT skills, cybersecurity fundamentals and using technology to improve how a business operates. Eight concentrations follow, including data analytics, IT project management, cloud computing and AI, so students can steer toward the technical or the managerial side. An admissions officer can guide undecided students. Previous college work counts too, since up to 28 classes transfer, and general education can be completed at no cost for those who are eligible. The degree is 180 credits.

    Credits
    180
    Median earnings
    $67,3151 year after
    Graduates in this field
    32023-24, all formats
    Accreditation
    MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
    Format
    Courses from 11 weeks
    Starts
    January
    Visit Strayer’s BS in Information Technology Compare

Tuition Discounts for District of Columbia Residents

State Aid for District of Columbia Residents

The DC Tuition Assistance Grant from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education is tuition aid for District residents. Ask the agency whether your online program qualifies before you count on it.

Online IT Programs Near District of Columbia

Virginia has ten programs and Maryland has three programs.

  1. No.1 #23of 26 in cybersecurity

    University of Maryland Global Campus

    Bachelor's in Cybersecurity Technology

    • Adelphi, MD
    • Public
    • Fully online
    • Cybersecurity bachelor’s

    Budget $59,880 in tuition. Information security analysts run 1.76 times the national share in District of Columbia. Up to 90 of 120 credits can transfer.

    Online tuition
    $499 per credit$337 in state · $59,880 total for 120 credits
    Credits
    120
    Graduation rate
    33%school-wide
    Median earnings
    $73,7971 year after
    Graduates in this field
    8632023-24, all formats
    Accreditation
    MSCHE, CAE-CD schoolMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
    Transfer credits
    Up to 90
    Prepares for
    CompTIA A+ / Security+ (courses aligned to exams)
    Visit UMGC’s Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity Technology Compare
  2. No.2 #26of 26 in cybersecurity

    ECPI University

    Information and Cybersecurity Operations, BS

    • Virginia Beach, VA
    • Private for-profit
    • Fully online
    • Cybersecurity bachelor’s

    Information security analysts earn $135,090 in District of Columbia. 42% graduation rate.

    Credits
    120
    Graduation rate
    42%school-wide
    Median earnings
    $49,3171 year after
    Graduates in this field
    3992023-24, all formats
    Accreditation
    SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
    Format
    Live and self-paced, courses from 5 weeks
    Transfer credits
    Up to 90
    Visit ECPI’s BS in Information and Cybersecurity Operations Compare
  3. No.3 #6of 37 in IT master’s

    George Mason University

    Applied Information Technology, MS

    • Fairfax, VA
    • Public
    • Fully online
    • Master’s

    One rate for everyone: $28,500. IT managers earn $195,190 in District of Columbia. 68% graduation rate.

    Online tuition
    $950 per credit$28,500 total for 30 credits
    Credits
    30
    Graduation rate
    68%school-wide
    Median earnings
    $130,0141 year after
    Graduates in this field
    512023-24, all formats
    Accreditation
    SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
    Visit George Mason’s MS in Applied Information Technology Compare

District of Columbia Programs in Our National Rankings

ProgramNational rankingPlace
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Strayer University-District of ColumbiaBachelor's in IT24th of 57

IT Jobs and Salaries in the District of Columbia

The District of Columbia’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $195,190; the District of Columbia’s lowest is $80,950, for help desk technicians. The District of Columbia’s largest IT group: 5,690 IT managers.

RoleMedian payvs U.S.Typical rangeJobsEntry educationSalary guide
IT Manager$195,190+11%$126,520 to $286,2805,690Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network Engineer$137,670+3%$102,450 to $205,4201,490Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Information Security Analyst$135,090+5%$86,280 to $189,5101,510Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Database Administrator$118,540+13%$74,360 to $154,750560Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Computer Systems Analyst$116,820+10%$89,190 to $168,2702,480Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Web Developer$114,690+24%$76,160 to $172,520430Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$110,970+12%$80,850 to $150,5801,320Bachelor's degreeSalary guide
Network Support Specialist$91,370+20%$67,700 to $151,420450Associate's degreeSalary guide
Help Desk Technician$80,950+31%$59,980 to $120,8403,140Some college, no degreeSalary guide

Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

Against U.S. medians, the biggest the District of Columbia premium: help desk technicians at $80,950 (+31%). Smallest edge in the District of Columbia: network engineers, at $137,670 (+3%). 9 of 9 the District of Columbia roles out-earn the U.S. median.

Next in the District of Columbia: computer systems analysts (2,480 jobs, $116,820) and information security analysts (1,510 jobs, $135,090). In the District of Columbia, bachelor’s-level roles are 79% of IT jobs; the District of Columbia students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in the District of Columbia: help desk technicians (3,140 jobs, $80,950) and network support specialists (450 jobs, $91,370). For those the District of Columbia roles, see online IT associate degrees.

District of Columbia IT Pay vs. Neighboring States

Maryland pays network and computer systems administrators more than the District of Columbia; Virginia pays less.

StateNetwork and computer systems administrator medianAll computer jobs medianComputer jobs
District of Columbia$110,970$133,01043,050
Maryland$118,290$128,440139,610
Virginia$109,610$128,700248,190

IT Job Concentration in the District of Columbia

the District of Columbia runs heavy in network architects (1.84x), database administrators (1.78x) and information security analysts (1.76x the U.S. share).

IT jobPer thousand jobsVs. national share
IT Manager8.111.88×
Help Desk Technician4.480.97×
Computer Systems Analyst3.531.06×
Information Security Analyst2.161.76×
Network Engineer2.131.84×
Network and Computer Systems Administrator1.880.93×
Database Administrator0.801.78×
Network Support Specialist0.640.68×
Web Developer0.611.35×

Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Cybersecurity Jobs in the District of Columbia

Security analysts are overrepresented in the District of Columbia at 1.76 times the national share, earning $135,090.

The District of Columbia’s labor market office projects the job to grow 12.3% from 2024 to 2034, with about 140 openings a year.

Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.

Tech Jobs in the District of Columbia: The Industries Behind Them

Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.

IT Job Growth in the District of Columbia Through 2034

The District of Columbia’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 12.3% from 2024 to 2034, and network and computer systems administrators to grow slowest, at -12%. Across the nine IT jobs below, it expects about 960 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.

IT job20242034GrowthOpenings a yearU.S. growth
Information Security Analyst2,0502,300+12.3%140+28.5%
IT Manager5,5905,700+2%370+15.2%
Network Engineer1,1801,180+0.3%60+11.9%
Web Developer670640-3.9%30+7.6%
Network Support Specialist600570-4.7%30+1.8%
Computer Systems Analyst1,5101,440-5.1%70+8.7%
Help Desk3,8003,470-8.7%190-3.7%
Database Administrator490450-8.9%20-0.6%
Network Administrator and Systems Administrator1,5001,320-12%50-4.2%

State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from the District of Columbia’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.

How to Choose an Online IT Program in the District of Columbia

District of Columbia students can start from $59,880 at University of Maryland Global Campus. Largest IT occupation: 5,690 computer and information systems managers.

Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.

Online IT Programs in Other States

Online IT Programs in the District of Columbia FAQ

How many online IT programs are based in the District of Columbia?

One fully online IT program, at one school: one bachelor's degree. It is at a private school.

How far does an IT salary go in the District of Columbia?

The cost of living cuts into that: the District of Columbia's price level of 109.9 leaves a $110,970 administrator median worth $100,973 at national prices.

What are the biggest IT jobs in the District of Columbia?

the District of Columbia's largest tracked IT jobs are IT managers (5,690), help desk technicians (3,140) and computer systems analysts (2,480).

What do network and systems administrators earn in the District of Columbia?

Network and systems administrators out-earn the country in the District of Columbia: $110,970 against a $99,130 national median.

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Sources

  1. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
  2. Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
  3. The District of Columbia labor market information office, long-term occupational projections
  4. BEA, Regional Price Parities by state (SARPP), all items, 2024
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by state
  6. NC-SARA, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
  7. Program pages for each District of Columbia program ranked above, linked from its card