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Accelerate Your Career in IT With a Master’s in Information Technology

Advance your IT skills in cybersecurity or systems management and security and prepare for industry certifications — no experience or technical background required.

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Complete Your Degree in 16–18 Months, 100% Online

Finish your degree in 16-18 months at a part-time pace with online courses that fit into your busy schedule.

Affordable Tuition

Earn your M.S. in Information Technology for under $24K. Financial aid is also available.

Two Concentrations

Gain advanced expertise in cybersecurity or systems management and security through one of our concentrations.

Industry Certifications

Prepare for certifications such as Network+, CompTIA, and Security+ and build a portfolio of work to share with employers.

No Prerequisites or GMAT/GRE Required

Learn foundational coursework and become equipped as an IT professional, regardless of your background.

Overview

Merrimack’s M.S. in Information Technology (MSIT) prepares you with an in-depth understanding of IT concepts through training in advanced technical skills and hands-on experience.

  • 100 percent online coursework allows you to fit the program into your busy schedule.
  • You can earn your degree part time in 16–18 months.
  • There are six start dates, so you can begin the program at the time of year that works best for you.
  • Our MSIT offers a competitive tuition rate among programs of this quality and size.

$725

per credit1

32

credits

$23,200

tuition

Key Dates and Deadlines

Term
Classes Begin
Fall II
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025
Spring I
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026
Fall II
Classes Begin
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025
Spring I
Classes Begin
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

Student Support Resources

Students in the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences benefit from a dedicated success team.

Support includes:

  • Access to coding and LinkedIn Learning courses
  • Personal student success coaching
  • 1:1 tutoring
  • 1:1 mentoring from faculty and program staff
  • Career services support for professional growth

Career Outlook

Potential career paths for graduates of the Master of Science in Information Technology program include:

Computer systems analysts

$103,800

Median annual salary
527,200 jobs

+11% job growth by 2033

Information
security analysts (cybersecurity)

$120,360

Median annual salary
180,700 jobs

+33% job growth by 2033

Computer and information systems managers

$169,510

Median annual salary
613,500 jobs

+17% job growth by 2033

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

Maximize Your Earning Power in a Growing Field

Dive into the rapidly expanding world of IT with an M.S. in Information Technology.

Begin Your Journey

1 Tuition is based on 2025-2026 academic year. Tuition and fees are subject to change annually. Additional program fees may apply based on optional coursework and professional package add-ons.

*This scholarship applies only to the Fall 2 term and does not roll over to subsequent terms. It is not combinable with Double Warrior scholarships, fellowships and corporate partnership discounts. For CSC 6000, this scholarship will be applied to the second course.