Information Technology
From web design to software development to computer network management, the field of information technology offers lots of opportunity for you to shine.
Career Pathways
Information technology has four career pathways:
- Network Systems: Individuals who design, install and maintain a network of computers connected together and to other resources such as the Internet, printers and file servers, such as computer network administrator.
- Programming and Software Development: Individuals who design and write computer programs or computer hardware, such as a software programmer.
- Web and Digital Communications: Individuals who design websites and digital media, such as a web developer.
- Information Support and Services: Individuals who collect, manage and analyze data using computers, such as a computer user support specialist.
Meta-Major: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Are you interested in a career in information technology but not sure what you want to do? Check out the STEM meta-major at your local state college. A meta-major is a collection of associate degree programs aligned to a general career area, such as information technology, engineering and cyber security. Because all programs under the meta-major have common courses, you can pursue a relevant course of study before deciding on a specific degree program.
Education-Career-Income Connection
Many high-paying jobs in the field of information technology require a bachelor's degree.
| Training, Certificate or Associate's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Controlled Machine Tool Programmer | $40,070 | Graphic Designer | $50,370 |
| Computer Operator | $45,840 | Multimedia Artist and Animator | $72,520 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $50,980 | Network Systems Administrator | $82,050 |
| Web Developer | $69,430 | Database Administrator | $90,070 |
| Information Security Analyst | $98,350 | ||
| Computer Network Architect | $109,020 | ||
| Software Developer | $110,000 | ||