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Computer Technology and IT Schools, Online Degrees and Programs

Technology plays a critical role in economic production and our daily lives. Computer technology and IT degrees help you prepare for a career in this essential sector. Tend the technical infrastructure with a degree in IT support services, systems administration, or telecommunications. Or create new products and services by building your skills in web design, computer graphics, or software engineering.

Computer Technology and IT Career Outlook

Computer technology and IT careers rank among the fastest growing occupations in the nation, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report. High-demand jobs include:

Network systems and data communications experts can anticipate 53 percent job growth between 2008 and 2018, making this the fastest growing career in the U.S. Salary (2008): $73,830
Computer software engineers rank fourth, with 45 percent growth. Salary (2008): $87,900
Computer systems analysts can expect 29 percent growth. Salary (2008): $78,830

Computer Technology and IT Schools and Programs

Tap into the career opportunity in the technology sector with a computer technology and IT degree. Vocational schools and colleges offer the following degree programs:

Associate's degree. The two-year qualification features a career-oriented curriculum with an emphasis on hands-on training and technical expertise. An associate's degree in computer technology and IT prepares you for an entry-level job in IT support services, IT system administration, telecommunications maintenance, or Web design.
Bachelor's degree. The high-demand computer technology and IT careers listed above all require a four-year Bachelor of Science in computer science, management information systems, or a related field.
Master's degree. A two-year graduate degree is a powerful advancement credential for computer technology and IT careers. A MS in computer science or engineering is especially important for jobs in computer and software engineering, which require advanced computer programming knowledge.

Computer technology and IT online degree programs offer the technical training you need to take advantage of the favorable job market in computer systems administration and computer programming.

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Computer Engineering Computer Graphics Computer Programming Computer Science Database Administration Information Technology IT Support Services	Networking Software Engineering Systems Administration Video and Computer Game Programming Web Design Web Development
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University of Phoenix

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A.A. in Information Technology/Web Administration
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Florida Tech University Online

Thanks to Florida Tech offering intensive degree programs 100% online, students located all over the world have the opportunity to access the same world-class education as those who attend classes on the main campus in Melbourne, Florida.

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Master of Science in Information Technology
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Everest University Online

Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

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Computer Information Science (Associate's)
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Strayer University

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AA: Information Technology
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Colorado Technical University Online

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Doctorate Computer Science - Executive Format
Doctorate of Computer Science - Emerging Media
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Rutgers University

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Pursue what's next without putting your career and personal life on hold. In a master's degree program from Rutgers Online, you'll enjoy all the advantages of an on-campus education – same small classes, same one-on-one attention, same world-renowned professors – plus the convenience and flexibility of learning from anywhere, anytime.

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