Information Technology A.A.S.

Department: Information Technology

Total Credit Hours: 62-63 credits

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Approved Courses

What Is Information Technology?

Information Technology spans a variety of career paths. This degree lays the ground work for any of the following career paths:

Computer support specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations. These specialists either support computer networks or they provide technical assistance directly to computer users. Median pay is $52, 810.

Computer systems analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures, and design solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both. Median pay is $88,270.

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases. Median pay is $95,510.

Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks. Median pay is $81,100.

Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets.

These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers. Median pay is $104,650.

Occupational Outlook

Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook

Salary Outlook

2015 salary projections: Data security analysts $106,250-$149,000; systems security administrators $100,000-$140,250; network security administrators $99,250-$138,500; network security engineers $105,000-$141,500; and information systems security manager $122,250-$171,250

Sources: FOCUS Online Career and Education Planning Systems and Bureau of Labor Statistics

Computer Networking Careers

SCC graduates are employed in a broad range of careers including, but not limited to: network engineer, network administrator, systems engineer, technical engineer, data security analyst, systems security administrator, network security engineer, desktop support analyst, systems administrator, help desk assistant, PC technician and IT consultant.