Computers
& Technology
Computers &
Technology
Code Your
Future
Code
Your
Future
Why Study Computers & Technology?​
- Prepare yourself to build future technologies
- Be in demand by innovative companies
- Gain skills perfect for a large diversity of industries
Meet your need to balance life, work, and school with programs that fit you. Choose a path that is a good mix of speed versus impact on your current job and career goals. Work with top schools to leverage your prior educational experiences, embrace a broad array of potential careers, and stay organized and on-track with flexible schedules.
Top Growing Computers & Technology Occupations
2018 - 2028
NUMBER OF NEW JOB OPENINGS BY OCCUPATION
SYSTEM ANALYST
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER
INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST
Skill to leverage
PROBLEM SOLVING
Having strong problem-solving skills can make all the difference in your career. Problems are at the core of what many technology professionals do at work every day.
Computer & Technology skills driving success
TIME MANAGEMENT efficient time management means projects are done on time and company profits grow.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL sometimes one inconspicuous comma can break a whole page of code. The details matter in tech.
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP good organization, coordination, and leadership skills take you far in tech.
TECHNICAL SKILLS You are only as good as your ability to get the work done, and the work requires the right tools for the job.​
TEAM WORKING similar to team sports, higher team functioning leads to better project outcomes.
BASIC MATHEMATICS knowing the fundamentals, pre-algebra, geometry, statistics from the start will give you a solid foundation as you build your technology career.
ABILITY TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE computers and technology is a demanding field. Hours are often long, and deadlines are tight.
COMMUNICATION Working with others is large part of the tech field. Good communication skills ensures your success.
ABSTRACT THINKING Getting stuck in the tech field is an almost daily occurrence. Learn to think outside the box and move projects forward.
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Levels of education and wages
In 2017 the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the median wage for high school graduates was $36,100. The median for those with a Bachelors was almost twice that.
BACHELORS DEGREE
$72,800 annually
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
$36,100 annually
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited."
Plutarch, Greek-Roman biographer
*All stats sited ‘bls.gov’ unless otherwise stated