Information technology is the course which teaches how to manage the computer networking, data communication systems, software development, computer security, etc. It is turning out to be one of the most demanding courses.
Students usually prefer colleges which are accredited to accrediting agencies which are recognized by the government. Few recognized accrediting agencies are:
The subjects under an information technology course are physics, graphics, information security, programming, web designing, data analytics, database design, software development etc.
By taking up a two-year Associate’s degree in information technology you can get the basic skills required for your higher studies and career building in the field. You will get the foundation knowledge required in the information technology field. The course should be completed with a minimum of 60-70 credit points.
A Bachelor’s degree in information technology is a four-year undergraduate program that most of the students prefer to begin their education in information technology. The student must have at least 90-130 credit points to complete the course.
For your Master’s degree in information technology, you can focus on one major subject. Though you focus on one subject you will still gain the knowledge of other subjects as well. By mastering a particular subject you can become an expert in that particular field.
A Doctorate degree in information technology is offered by few colleges. During a doctorate degree in information technology, the studies are more preferred to be industrial practice rather than theoretical coursework.
The minimum GPA required to do an information technology course is 2.5 to 4.0 GPA.
By doing a degree in information technology you can build up your communicational skills, organizational skills, programming skills, problem-solving skills etc.
Lynchburg, Virginia
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Information Technology Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,577
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,005
Total Programs in Information Technology (8)
7
Bachelors Programs
1
Masters Program
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Information Technology Accreditations: ACBSP , ABET
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $1,685
Average Student Loans Awarded: $1,685
Total Programs in Information Technology (28)
7
Masters Programs
3
Graduate Certificate Programs
6
Doctorate Programs
12
Other Programs
Fort Collins, Colorado
Institution Type: Public
Information Technology Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,310
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,724
Total Programs in Information Technology (2)
2
Graduate Certificate Programs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Information Technology Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $6,603
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,603
Total Programs in Information Technology (13)
9
Bachelors Programs
4
Masters Programs
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Information Technology Accreditations: ABET
Total Programs in Information Technology (3)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Masters Program
1
Doctorate Program
Institution Type: Public
Information Technology Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,035
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,480
Total Programs in Information Technology (5)
4
Bachelors Programs
1
Masters Program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Private Not-For-Profit
Information Technology Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,681
Average Student Loans Awarded: $10,377
Total Programs in Information Technology (2)
1
Bachelors Program
1
Masters Program
Charles Town, West Virginia
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Information Technology Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $7,956
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,966
Total Programs in Information Technology (28)
2
Bachelors Programs
1
Masters Program
19
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
6
Other Programs