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Information Technology
Major, Minor
Information technology degree
Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world with an information technology degree from CMU. You'll study the technologies that drive our modern society – networking, website design, software design, database management and more – and gain the skills you need to start your career.
AT A GLANCE
Why study information technology at CMU?
Build the agile skills you need to thrive in today’s ever-evolving tech landscape. In our information technology degree, you’ll develop expertise to prepare you for careers in data science, cybersecurity and much more.
You'll have the choice between several specialized tracks for your information technology degree. Choose between data communications and networking, database, interactive multimedia design, web application development or create a custom track with your advisor.
As an information technology major, you will:
- Design, implement and evaluate advanced computer solutions to address complex challenges using the latest technologies and platforms to create innovative business solutions.
- Gain expertise in areas such as web design, programming, modern databases, computer game development and more.
- Customize your education by exploring elective options that connect IT with fields like art, business, education, fashion merchandising, geography, industrial engineering, management and public or nonprofit administration.
- Collaborate with industry experts and professors on cutting-edge research in areas like cloud computing, machine learning, network security and data mining.
An information technology degree helps turn your passion for technology into a career by combining technical skills with creativity and problem-solving. You'll graduate ready for roles in network administration, database administration or as a web master, application system designer, multimedia specialist or customer service technologist.
Looking for a minor in information technology? You can complete the minor of this program entirely online!
Highlights of the information technology major
As an information technology student at CMU, you can:
- Earn scholarships: Whether you excel academically, demonstrate leadership or have a passion for innovation, there’s an engineering and technology scholarship opportunity for you.
- Get real experience (before graduation!): Design and apply solutions to a real-world IT problem with your capstone project.
- Learn by doing: Plan your internship or service-learning project with an off-campus project director and your advisor.
- Grow your network: Expand your social and professional circles with the student chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals.
Careers in information technology
An information technology degree opens doors to careers in many fields, like computer programming, IT project management, data science, cybersecurity and more.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| SAP Developer | $120,822 |
| Data Scientist | $108,020 |
| User Experience (UX) Developer | $108,729 |
| IT Project Manager | $100,261 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $136,620 |
| Computer systems analysts | $102,240 |
| Quality Assurance Analyst | 124,200 |
| Computer Programmer | $99,700 |
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Connect through computer science
The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) is a worldwide professional association that connects you to a network of peers and industry leaders. You'll have the opportunity to attend webinars, conferences and even compete in the National Collegiate Conference.
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