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Information Technology

Associate of Science



Program Details

This degree prepares students for employment in a variety of jobs, including work as network and computer systems administrators, computer support specialists and database administrators, computer and network security, digital forensics and database management. All courses used to satisfy the major must be completed with a "C" or better. (RG 9452)

Additional Requirements
No
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  • Credit for Prior Learning

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Information Technology Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Bachelor's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 80,670
    • High salary: 232,120
    • Average salary: 140910
    Rising Job Growth $ 140,910 Average Salary $80,670 $232,120

  • Computer Network Architects

    Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 79,520
    • High salary: 198,030
    • Average salary: 130390
    Rising Job Growth $ 130,390 Average Salary $79,520 $198,030

  • Computer Network Support Specialists

    Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 46,010
    • High salary: 124,470
    • Average salary: 73340
    Rising Job Growth $ 73,340 Average Salary $46,010 $124,470

All Careers in Information Technology (20)

Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Demonstrate the proper server operation procedures, maintenance procedures and managing risks associated with real world networks.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical concern associated with information technology including access, reliability, legal, ethical, and accuracy; identify types of computer crime; select, access, and use appropriate sources.
  3. Demonstrate installing, configuring, and maintaining computer and mobile devices, including diagnosing, resolving, and documenting common hardware and software.