Home / Technology & Design / Career Overview: Information Technology April 18, 2019 Career Overview: Information Technology By B&SC Blog Team The Information Technology field is wide and varied, as are IT careers and what they pay. And best of all, the field is expanding. According the federal government, the number of available jobs is rising every year, faster than most other fields. A new graduate of Bryant & Stratton College’s Networking Technology or Security Technology associate’s degree programs will likely begin their career manning the IT desk at a company. There, they keep the computer systems running and help other employees who do not have extended IT background, fix any problems they experience using the system. These jobs often mean working odd hours, weekends and holidays since the computer systems need to be on and functioning 24 hours a day: IT Help Desk Technician Web Administrator The great benefit to growing a career in information technology is that there is plenty of room in the IT career path to move upward. More experience and more time in the classroom can quickly lead to more responsibility and better pay. IT techs can often move on to work with a company’s database, become responsible for protecting the company from cyberattacks as an information security analyst or write code to create software programs. Each of these positions comes with a substantial rise in pay. Some examples of these jobs include: Network Administrator Database Administrator Information Security Analyst Experts in the IT field who earn a doctoral degree can earn coveted positions as computer and information research scientists, a field whose median pay is roughly Related News Graphic Design vs. The Arts: Visual, Fine, and Digital How does graphic design compare to art overall as a skill, career, or interest? We highlight key differences between the visual arts and graphic design here! Read More: Graphic Design vs. The Arts: Visual, Fine, and Digital Is a Networking Technology Degree Worth It? Networking technology is essential to the functioning of almost any modern business. Learn how to make yourself an invaluable asset with an associate degree in networking technology. Read More: Is a Networking Technology Degree Worth It? 6 Steps You Need to Take to Become a Network Technician Network technology is a growing field, but how do you get started? Consider these five steps that can help get you there. Read More: 6 Steps You Need to Take to Become a Network Technician
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