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Advance Your Career with Virginia Tech’s Online Master of Information Technology
The VT-MIT degree and graduate certificates are built for professionals ready to lead in today’s data-driven, innovation-centered world. Our top-ranked, 100% online program combines technical depth with business strategy—helping you gain a credential that moves your career forward without putting your life on hold.
Why Choose the VT-MIT Program
- Tailored Curriculum: Choose from 20+ elective courses in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), software development, and data analytics to align your studies with your career goals.
- Pace Your Progress: Study part-time and complete your degree in about 2.5 years, or take up to five years to finish on your own schedule.
- 100% Online: Learn anywhere, anytime—without losing the rigorous, high-quality academic instruction delivered by Virginia Tech faculty.
- Earn up to two accredited graduate certificates—in areas such as cybersecurity or data analytics—without taking additional courses.
- Certificates can be completed as stand-alone credentials or paired with the MIT degree for advanced specialization.
- Proven Results: From the last 3 graduate cohorts, an average of 76% of VT-MIT graduates earned a promotion or salary increase within a year after completing the program.
- Higher Earnings: Master’s degree holders earn about 20% more on average. VT-MIT graduates in computer and information sciences typically earn $100K+ within a year and $150K+ within ten years of graduation.
- In-Demand Skills: Build leadership and technical expertise in software development, information security, project management, and analytics—skills employers value most.
- Learn from full-time, Virginia Tech faculty practitioners or researchers in cybersecurity, analytics, and emerging technologies.
- Apply what you learn immediately through relevant projects that blend technical expertise with business strategy.
- Join more than 2,400 VT-MIT alumni across the country. Connect with professionals across industries who can mentor, collaborate, and open doors to new opportunities.
Who the VT-MIT Program Is For
Whether you’re looking to move up in your organization, switch careers into IT, or strengthen your skills in a specific area, you’ll find your fit here if you’re a:
- Career Changers or Cross-Industry Learners: Pivot into the technology field from business, healthcare, engineering, or other industries. Expand your tech toolkit and gain the data fluency and technical confidence to pursue new opportunities.
- Veterans or Active-Duty Service Members: Ranked #2 nationwide for veterans by U.S. News & World Report (2025) and with VT’s long-standing commitment to the military/veteran community, VT-MIT supports military learners with flexible schedules and pathways aligned with data and cybersecurity careers.
- IT Professionals Advancing into Leadership: Move from hands-on technical work to strategic leadership. Build the analytical, communication, and management skills to lead digital transformation initiatives.
- Working Professionals Seeking Flexibility: Advance your IT career while balancing full-time work and life responsibilities. Study 100% online and set your own schedule—most students finish in about 2.5 years.
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Rankings & Accreditation
Ranked #2
Best Online Master's in Computer Information Technology for Veterans
Virginia Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) to award doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate degrees.
"Virginia Tech taught me to embrace challenges and strive for excellence in everything I do. I find so much pride as a Hokie, and I am motivated for the journey ahead." - Elsie Darko, IT Support Engineer, Amazon Web Services - Spring 2024 - MIT Scholar