Information And Technology
Careers in Information Technology
The ‘Digital Age’ is the era we live in, without a doubt. Few daily routines do not involve some element of information technology (IT.)
Information Technology is everywhere around us – your smartphone, your TV, even your car, and systems in the home and at work. All of these rely on IT.
This is why careers in the information technology sector are popular, and demand is growing fast. What sort of careers are available in the IT world, and what do you need to study if this is the field you wish to enter? That’s what we are going to talk about next.
What are the IT Career Options?
The term IT is a broad umbrella covering various areas. For example, an IT technician may be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of a business’s computer systems. There are specialists in hardware – the actual equipment involved – as well as software experts.
Some IT roles involve maintaining telephony systems. Then there are programmers, developers, and other areas of the IT sector, one of which is essential – security.
Think about the amount of personal information that you, as an individual, have stored in online sources. Now consider the level of sensitive data a small company holds. Now think about a major multinational!
Online security, data protection, and so on, is the major boom area of the IT world, and will only become more in demand over time. It is a specialist area of expertise and a lucrative one.
Whatever role you are interested in playing in IT, you will need relevant qualifications to become attractive to employers.
Qualifications for IT Careers
If you are graduating from high school and are set on a role in IT, there are plenty of options open to you. You may be in a lower-ranking job right now and are looking to advance your IT career.
The demand for IT security analysts, computer system analysts, and many other roles have never been higher. Where do you begin your post-high school studies?
Many candidates choose to study an associate's degree program. This is a two-year course that can be taken at a junior college or sometimes a community college rather than a university. There are also online study options, which make sense for persons who are already employed.
There are various types of associate's degrees, and the version you need to consider for IT roles is the Associate of Science (AS) degree, which will provide a strong grounding in IT and general science education.
An associate's degree is acceptable for many roles in the IT sphere, and if you wish to advance you may convert it into a bachelor's degree with a further two years of study at university. This is essential if you want to gain access to higher-paying and more prestigious roles.
Conclusion
IT is, along with health care, the fastest-growing industry sector in the USA, if not the world. With so many varied roles in demand, now is the time to consider studying for a degree that will help you secure your dream IT job.
10 schools found
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, Illinois
Years
Private For-Profit
At AIU, we understand the demands and challenges you face on a daily basis. That’s why we’re here to support you along the way. Our degree programs are designed so you can learn in ways that fit your life, with 24/7 access to your classes online or through our mobile app. We also provide you with a Graduation Team, a group of four advisors you can turn to anytime throughout your journey. The team includes an Admissions Advisor, Financial Aid Advisor, Faculty Advisor and Student Advisor.
Bryan University
4255 S Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO 65804
Years
Private For-Profit
Bryan University has been providing focused, relevant career training programs to students since 1982, and we’re just as passionate and committed to our students’ success now as we were back then. Bryan was founded on an unwavering desire to improve the lives of our students. That’s why it’s a part of our Mission Statement:
Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, our team and our employers. We accomplish our mission by providing quality education in an environment that enables our team to thrive and our students to realize their potential, creating a positive impact within our communities.
More than 30 years later, these things remain at the core of our goals and mission as a career training school. We strive to improve the lives of our students, whether they have a family, are in the military, or are just looking for a fresh start in life.
Centura College
2697 Dean Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Years
Private For-Profit
Centura College, with campus locations in Virginia, and South Carolina, is dedicated to helping students gain the skills and attitudes necessary to succeed. Drawing from over 30 years of career school experience, we are committed to the education and personal enrichment of each student. Whether you are a recent high school graduate just starting out, planning to return to the workplace in a new career field, or a member of our Armed Forces preparing to enter the civilian workforce, Centura College can get you the training you need quickly. At Centura College, it's all about the training!
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Years
Private For-Profit
Colorado Technical University’s mission is to provide industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population through innovative technology and experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of personal and professional goals.
Davenport University
6191 Kraft Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Years
Private Non-Profit
Quality & value puts Davenport among best colleges in Michigan</strong>
Create lifelong opportunities through Davenport University, a private, not-for-profit university in Michigan.
Davenport’s efficient, career-centered focus is what sets our in-person and online bachelor’s degree programs, graduate degree programs, professional development and certifications apart from any other university in Michigan. Plus, Davenport’s “Excellence System” prepares students with real-world competencies sought by top employers, such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving, as well as program-specific competencies.
Eastwick College
250 Moore St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Years
Private For-Profit
Quick Facts About Eastwick:
- Four local campuses in Ramsey, Hackensack, Nutley and Paterson
- Program length starts at just 6 months
- Affordable tuition compared to many area colleges
- Up to $3000 in book grants when you enroll
- Externships and clinical rotations are included as part of your schedule
- Emphasis on hands-on training for in-demand skillsets
- Lifetime placement assistance for all graduates
Gwinnett Colleges & Institute
4230 US-29 Ste 11, Lilburn, GA 30047
Years
Private For-Profit
Are you ready to start a new vocational career in business, legal studies or healthcare at Gwinnett College? Because you are making the commitment to seek career-focused technical training and vocational education, we commit ourselves to providing you with exceptional customer service each step of the way. Gwinnett Colleges & Institute is committed to providing you with information on the college financial aid for which you may qualify in addition to the other career services we provide to our vocational college students. All of our school instructors possess education or career experience in the fields in which they teach which provides you with a quality learning experience. While we do not guarantee employment, we provide continuous career services assistance upon graduation from your vocational school program. Gwinnett Colleges & Institute is with you each step of the way!
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd Lynchburg, VA 24515
Years
Private Non-Profit
As an accredited Christian college with a 7,000-acre campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University offers you an education that is both academically challenging and rooted in a biblical worldview.
At Liberty, you’ll benefit from 35+ years of learning, growing, adapting, and innovating for the distance learner — and more than a decade of researching the needs of the online student. You can be confident that we’ve taken the time to learn what’s important to you.
Southern New Hampshire University
Online
Years
Private Non-Profit
You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you reach them. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you.
200+ Degrees
Career-focused programs designed to give you the real-world experience employers are looking for
Low Tuition Rates
As a nonprofit university, we offer some of the most affordable online tuition in the nation
Southern Technical College
1485 Florida Mall Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
Years
Private For-Profit
Southern Technical College provides education and training in a variety of medical and technical areas that enable graduates to obtain entry-level employment. As a student at Southern Technical College, you will have the opportunity learn in several different ways. Choose from a variety of career training programs taught by industry professionals, flexible schedules to fit your needs and experience a class environment designed around different learning styles.
Southern Technical College is the right place for students who want quality career training in the growing fields of:
- Allied Health
- Business
- Information Technology
- Nursing
- Technical Trades
- Veterinary Assisting