IT schools
696 schools across 52 states teach IT support & networking. IT support specialists in the U.S. earn a median $61,860 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 696
- States
- 52
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $61,860
- Job growth, 2025–35
- -3.5%
IT schools by state
- California (83)
- Florida (53)
- Illinois (44)
- Texas (34)
- Michigan (27)
- Ohio (26)
- Georgia (25)
- Minnesota (24)
- New York (24)
- Pennsylvania (23)
- Washington (23)
- Tennessee (22)
- Kansas (19)
- Oklahoma (19)
- Arizona (18)
- Wisconsin (18)
- Arkansas (14)
- New Jersey (14)
- Colorado (13)
- Iowa (13)
- Louisiana (12)
- Massachusetts (12)
- Mississippi (11)
- Utah (11)
- Puerto Rico (11)
- Missouri (10)
- West Virginia (10)
- Maine (7)
- Idaho (6)
- New Mexico (6)
- Maryland (5)
- Nevada (5)
- New Hampshire (5)
- North Carolina (5)
- North Dakota (5)
- Oregon (5)
- Indiana (4)
- Montana (4)
- Alaska (3)
- South Carolina (3)
- South Dakota (3)
- Virginia (3)
- Connecticut (2)
- Nebraska (2)
- Rhode Island (2)
- Wyoming (2)
- Alabama (1)
- Delaware (1)
- District of Columbia (1)
- Hawaii (1)
- Kentucky (1)
- Vermont (1)
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What IT support specialists earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
IT support specialist salaryHow to become an IT support specialist
- Median pay
- $61,860
- $29.74 an hour
- Typical range
- $40,980–$100,540
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 717,190
- Job growth, 2025–35
- -3.5%
- 39,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many it schools are there?
We list 696 schools with IT support & networking programs in 52 states. California has the most, with 83. Together they reported 24,649 IT support & networking graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do IT support specialists make?
The national median pay is $61,860 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects -3.5% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find it schools near me?
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