Texas McCombs’ MS in Information and Technology program combines technical training in emerging fields like AI and cloud computing with the strategic business insight. Thanks to our cutting-edge curriculum and dedicated career support, past MSITM program graduates have gone on to thrive in in-demand technical, engineering, and consulting roles at Fortune 500 companies.

 

Starting Salary

The average starting salary for the MSITM Class of 2025 is $110,360. Class of 2025 graduates secured roles across leading industries including technology, consulting, and financial services.

Hiring Employers

Deloitte, Amazon, Oracle, Capital One, Visa, Ernst & Young, and Goldman Sachs were among recruiting employers for the MSITM Class of 2025.

Job Titles

The MSITM curriculum prepares students for roles in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and engineering. Graduates hold roles such as AI/ML engineer, cloud engineer, software engineer, data analyst, technical product manager, and IT consultant.

MSITM Employment Stats Are Reported Each Spring
MS Programs posts annual outcomes each year in the early spring. This report conforms to the MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance Standards for Reporting Specialty Masters Employment Statistics ©. Completion or participation in a degree program at The McCombs School of Business does not imply or guarantee employment, employment in a particular position, employment in a particular firm or company, advancement, or a specific salary.

MSITM Class of 2025: Career Outcomes

The Master of Science in Information Technology and Management Program responds to an industry need for careers artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data engineering. The field of information technology is in some of the highest demand, and the MSITM degree prepares graduates with both the technical skills and the business acumen to help forward-thinking companies thrive. Job roles and companies hiring our graduates from our previous cohorts include:

Who hires MSITM Graduates?

Amazon

Capital One

Deloitte

Ernst & Young

Goldman Sachs

Oracle

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Visa

Walmart

ZenDesk

(Examples from Class of 2025 Employment Report)

What roles do MSITM graduates work in?

Software Engineer

Software Development Engineer

Data Engineer

Data Analyst

Business Analyst

Product Manager

AI Forward Deployed Engineer

Senior Consultant – AI and ML Engineering

(Examples from Class of 2025 Employment Report)

The MSITM Advantage

I’ve had the luxury of working with students we hire from the MSITM program in the last several years. Not only have they brought technical expertise to the company, they’re also bringing in fresh perspective and the ability to apply leading edge technology to solve problems.

Kiet Tran, Chief Software Engineer. MSITM Advisory Council Member

Avg Salary By Function

$138K
information technology
% of Accepts: 41%
MSITM Class of 2025
$95K
Technical Consulting
% of Accepts: 15%
MSITM Class of 2025
$81K
business/data analytics
% of Accepts: 18%
MSITM Class of 2025
$100K
All other Functions
% of Accepts: 9%
MSITM Class of 2025

What career development support does the program offer?

The Texas McCombs MSITM program has a dedicated career management team to support students in their career exploration journey. The MSITM career coaches lead tailored career workshops and provides students with personalized career advising, résumé and interview preparation. The career management team organizes a variety of career events to support networking opportunities and provide access to employer recruitment pipelines. These efforts support MSITM students in securing diverse, high-demand roles at the intersection of technology and business in spanning a wide range of industries.  

What kinds of careers do Texas McCombs MSITM graduates pursue, and what are their average starting salaries?

MSITM graduates are prepared for diverse roles that utilize their skills in technology and business. Some graduates pursue specialized technical roles such as AI forward deployed engineer, data engineer, machine learning engineer, and cloud engineer; other graduates pursue more business-focused roles, including business analyst, data analyst, IT project manager, product manager, and technology consultant. MSITM graduates work across multiple industries at leading firms like Google, Deloitte, and SalesForce. The median starting salary for the MSITM Class of 2025 was approximately $110,000. 

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