Information Technology

Calling all coders!

Love all things tech? Information Technology (IT) might be the job path that “computes” for you.

IT professionals work for businesses, charities, government and more, to make sure their tech systems run super smoothly. Let’s take a look.

Job facts!

According to the federal Bureau of Statistics, jobs in IT pay almost twice as much as all other jobs!

What sort of jobs can I get?

From Computer Research Scientists to Information Architects, IT offers a huge number of jobs. Here are a few.

Application Developer

Creates software for various platforms, designs user interfaces, writes code, tests functionality, and troubleshoots issues for optimization.
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field
  • Pay range
    $60,000 - $80,000 USD Entry Level

Network Administrator

Design, implement, and maintain computer networks, monitor security, diagnose issues, optimize performance, offer technical support, and ensure reliability.
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, or related field
  • Pay range
    $50,000 - $70,000 USD Entry Level

Software Developer / Engineer

Develop software, analyze user needs, troubleshoot bugs, write efficient code, create test plans, and contribute to system design and architecture.
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
  • Pay range
    $60,000 - $80,000 USD Entry Level

Career spotlight!

John Renodin
Software Engineer
Jason Niederer
Network Administrator
Jason Clement
Web Developer
Seth Crimmins
Chief Information Officer
Dakota Casserly
Geospatial Information Specialist
 
Christine Lomen
Social Media Lead
 
Chris Grieco
Information Security Officer
 
Joshua Jensen
App Developer

Computers to comedy

Before he became a comedian and TV host, Jimmy Fallon studied computer science…in Albany!

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Can I get help paying for the classes I need?

You bet. SUNY (State University of New York) offers scholarships to help pay for school. Want to see if they’ve got one for you?

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What other options do I have?

Here are a few jobs sharing the same sort of skills.

Information Security Analyst

Monitor networks for security threats, respond to incidents, assess vulnerabilities, implement policies, conduct audits, provide education, and manage security measures.
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field
  • Pay range
    $60,000 - $80,000 USD Entry Level

Back-End Web Developer

Develop websites, implement design, user interface, server-side logic, and databases. Ensure responsiveness, conduct testing, integrate CMS, troubleshoot, and optimize performance.
  • Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or related field
  • Pay range
    $50,000 - $70,000 USD Entry Level
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