Information Technology
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SUNY Reconnect can boost your earning power with a free associate degree in a high-demand fields like engineering, nursing, education, green jobs or cybersecurity. Open to all New York State residents age 25-55 who don't already have a college degree.
Information Technology, A.A.S.
Direct-to-Career Program
The Information Technology program is designed to offer students several paths of
study leading to an A.A.S. degree in their chosen field. The program is designed to
be flexible and diverse so as to offer students the opportunity to choose a career
path that best suits their interests and provides them with marketable skills for
entering the global job market, or for continuing their education.
This program offers specialization in network technology and system administration. Avenues for various career paths could include positions at national supercomputing and science laboratories, continuing on in the undergraduate and eventually graduate programs at other institutions, or positions in the corporate world (banks, financial institutions, etc.). The program also provides educational enhancement opportunities to local employers who want to advance the education of their employees.
Career Outlook
| Job Title | Degree Needed | Regional/State Job Outlook | Regional/State Average Entry Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Support Specialists | Associate's | Favorable / Favorable | $47,220 / $52,660 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Bachelor's | Favorable / Very Fav. | $62,210 / $68,400 |
| Web Developers | Associate's | Very Fav. / Very Fav. | $48,910 / $46,520 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | Associate's | Very Fav. / Very Fav. | $38,130 / $42,430 |