Information Technology majors
Get prepared to meet the challenges associated with technological developments emerging in all types of industries.
Overall employment of computer network, systems, and database administrators is projected to increase by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018. (source)
Median annual wages of network and computer systems administrators were $66,310 in May 2008. (source)
The technology component prepares you with a general knowledge of computers and computer applications, and provides you with an understanding of specific systems and applications.
Choose a degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Information Technology:
Information Assurance and Security Concentration
- information assurance analyst
- cyber security specialist
- information security specialist
Information Technology:
Network Specialist Concentration
- network architects or engineers
- information systems administrators
- network administrators or analysts
Information Technology Sciences -
Gaming and Simulation
- computer game programmer
- software application developer
- system administration
- New major
Software Development & Information Management
- systems administrators or analysts
- operating systems programmers/analysts
- software development engineers
- New major
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Information Technology:
Technical Support Technology Emphasis
- network specialists
- network technicians
- systems administrators
Other Information Technology Information
Laptop Requirements
Students enrolling in an information technology major (BIS, BNW, BWD, BGS, TU) must have a laptop. View the laptop requirements.
Penn State Computer Store
As a Penn College student, you are eligible for Penn College hardware/software discounts and to purchase hardware/software through the Penn State Computer Store.
