Information Technology Programs

Info on schools and colleges offering online and/or campus-based information technology programs.

Online Information Technology Degrees

Information technology (IT) professionals work in all industries, including:

  • Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Computer software development
  • Finance
  • Insurance
  • Products manufacturing

Technology managers, also known as information technology managers, are at the top of the field with earnings averaging from $110,330 per year to $132,060+ per year. These professionals also held 293,000 positions in 2008. This figure is expected to increase by 17% during the 2008-2018 decade.

Online Information Systems Security Degrees

Information systems (IS) security professionals, also called computer security specialists, rank number 10 on JIST Works 500 Best Jobs Overall for 2009. The federal government reports a projected 20% increase in job growth for information systems security specialists as companies, government agencies, and businesses take drastic measures to protect financial records, intelligence and personal data.

Online Database Management Degrees

Database managers design databases, use SQL to interact with databases, and develop user interfaces (stand-alone, client-server, and web-based, for example). They also coordinate changes to computer databases, and test and implement them. These professionals may also plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

All database management positions require a bachelor’s degree or higher and experience in the field. Recent graduates can gain experience through internships or by working in the field as an assistant as an undergrad.

Online Computer Science Degrees

Computer scientists design, create and invent new technology to help solve labyrinthine business, scientific, and general computing dilemmas. A large number of computer scientists work on both computer science and engineering projects, joining forces with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and other specialists. Depending on experience and education, computer scientists also conduct research, teach, and manage and train entry-level computer scientists.

Online Technical Management Degrees

Information technology (IT) managers coordinate and manage information technology teams in industries such as computer software development, engineering, finance, insurance, medicine, products manufacturing, and more.

Aspiring technology managers can expect above average employment growth for the 2008-2018 decade. In 2008, technology managers held 293,000 positions. By 2018, this figure is expected to increase by 17%, adding nearly 50,000 professionals to the talent pool in the coming years.

IT Manager Annual Salaries

Online Vendor Tech Certifications

From Cisco and Microsoft to Sun Microsystems and Oracle, the use of top technologies is common in just about every industry in the world today. Whether you are planning a career as an administrative assistant or an aerospace engineer, experience and certification in specific technologies can boost your knowledge, marketability, and earning potential.

Online Technical Support & Repair Degrees

The technical support & repair industry employs 152,900 workers. These individuals repair, maintain, and install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, like copy machines and fax machines.

Depending on the occupation, technical support & repair technicians may earn anywhere from $15.67 an hour, up to $19.87 an hour. Top earners make more than $28.41 an hour and entry-level workers earn $11.14 an hour. They work in all industries, but the industries employing the largest numbers of technicians include:

Online Network Administration Degrees

If you are interested in a career in network administration, you’re in luck. Employment growth in this career field is expected to grow by 23% for the 2008-2018 decade, meaning the workforce will expand from 339,500 in 2008 to 418,400 by 2018.

Online Network Security Degrees

Graduates with degrees in computer and information systems, network and computer systems administration, information science, or computer software have the skills and education necessary to pursue a career in network security.

Network security and information systems security professionals rank number 10 on JIST Works’ list of 500 Best Jobs Overall for 2009. The federal government reports a projected 20% increase in job growth for this field as companies, telecommunications firms, government agencies, and other businesses take drastic measures to protect computer networks.

Online Information Science Degrees

You begin the path from student to working information science professional by deciding which specialty area interests you the most. Information science specialty areas include: