Information technology (IT) is the use of computer systems or devices to access, store, manage, and protect information. IT drives much of what we do in our personal and professional lives. It is a broad-ranging field of expertise that includes many subfields and specializations, from network administration and software development to data analysis, cybersecurity, and physical devices. IT specialists oversee computer networks and ensure that systems can handle networking tasks and meet security requirements. Their duties include tracking network traffic and activity, installing and configuring software updates, and performing database backups to restore and protect user information.
Combine your passion for computing and problem-solving with a bachelor's degree in information technology from Michigan Tech. Learn from expert faculty in a hands-on setting where you directly apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world scenarios. Develop robust skills in teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving that are essential in the field of computer and network systems administration.
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What Will I Study?
The IT major emphasizes learning by doing. Lab sessions are part of most courses,
so that you can apply
theoretical knowledge in a simulated enterprise network. With more than 1,000 virtual
machines available, our virtual cluster provides abundant resources for students to
enhance their practical
skills each semester through lab assignments and activities.
Coursework includes classes like these:
- Cyber Ethics
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Digital Electronics
- Storage Area Networking
- Data Center Operations
- Digital Forensics
Learn more about IT degree requirements and flowcharts.
Co-ops and Internships
IT students have direct access to highly competitive co-op and internship opportunities—earning average salaries of $30 per hour. Your access to these work experiences gives you foundational industry experience in many technical and nontechnical areas in the field. When you graduate, you'll be well-prepared with a portfolio of on-the-job skills that today's employers want. Some employers who have hired MTU information technology students for co-ops or internships include:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- National Security Agency
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Tesla
- Target Corporation
- Ford Motor Company
- General Motors
Top Salaries and 100% Job Placement
The mean entry-level salary is $56,451 (Payscale) with a mean annual wage of $100,580 (BLS) and the top 10 percent making $148,710 (BLS). 100% of Michigan Tech information technology graduates are employed within six months of graduation.
See additional computing salary information.
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Figures from payscale.com, accessed May 2024.
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Figures from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), dated May 2023.
Outstanding Careers
Careers for IT professionals take many paths—with excellent job opportunities in nearly every industry you're interested in. Employment in information and technology, including network and computer system administration, is projected to have an average 2% growth from 2022 to 2032, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tech graduates have secured many well-paid and fulfilling positions, including these:
- Network Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Chief Security Officer (CSO)
- Security Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Voice Over IP (VoIP) Engineer
- E-Commerce Developer
- Application Developer
- Senior Interface Developer
- Network Administrator
Great Employers
Information technology graduates from Michigan Tech are sought after by well-known employers like these:
- 3M
- Tesla
- Albert Kahn Associates
- Harley-Davidson
- Ford Motor Company
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- NASA
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- National Security Agency
- IBM
I really like how invested the professors are in the classes. You end up developing great relationships with them.
