Good News on the Employment Front

The information technology marketplace is full of opportunities for those with the skills and training to take advantage of them. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 49% growth in the job market for computer applications software engineers, 23% growth for computer support positions, and 26% growth for information systems managers.


The median salary for an information systems manager in the United States was $92,570 in 2004. Since these can be such high paying jobs, they can be highly competitive. Over 70% of information systems managers have attained a bachelor's degree or higher in their educational careers.

What to Expect

An online master's degree program in information technology can allow you to expand your career options while providing schedule flexibility for working students. Online courses can deal with database systems design and software engineering. Those on the technical track should have a course load weighted towards programming and systems design. A balanced program may also have online courses in the business side of the profession, including strategic marketing and financial planning.



Our Favorite Information Technology Programs

University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

We offer a wide variety of degree programs in campus-based and online formats, enabling us to meet the needs and interests of today’s working students, as well as today’s workplace.

Program availability varies by location and format.


Strayer University

At Strayer University, we’re dedicated to providing quality higher education programs for working adults. Our programs in business, accounting, and information technology are designed to provide you with a foundation for career and professional success. We offer our online classes in two formats: synchronously (classes you can attend in real-time) or asynchronously (classes you can attend on your own schedule). We also offer small class sizes, experienced faculty and financial assistance for students who qualify.


American InterContinental University Online

AIU Online's Master degree programs prepare students for a career in the real world. Students gain career-focused knowledge and skills in business, critical thinking and communications. Our Education, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Visual Communication, and Information Technology degree programs are sure to help you achieve your goals. Unlock your potential with a well-respected degree you can earn wherever and whenever it’s most convenient.




Capella University

Capella University is committed to delivering academic excellence online to our more than 19,000 learners. As an accredited university, we offer online undergraduate degrees in business and information technology and graduate degrees in business, education, human services, information technology, and psychology.

"At Capella, I discovered the power of purpose - the necessity of living it, thinking it, talking and walking it. Through mentorship and coaching, I hope to help others find theirs."
- Karen Chesteen, MBA learner

Leading organizations value and respect our programs. Capella University has formal alliances with more than 120 corporations, the Armed Forces, and nearly twenty-five percent of all American community colleges. Contact a Capella University enrollment counselor to determine if your organization has an alliance and what benefits you are eligible to receive. Start today.




University of Liverpool

Grow your career with a masters degree from the University of Liverpool. Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool has earned an international reputation for high quality and is one of the most highly respected educational institutions in the UK. Earn your Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in IT. Both programmes will enable you to study in small virtual classes with other professionals and get the flexible education you need to push your career forward.




Kaplan University

Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work. Kaplan offers working adults like you online programs in Criminal Justice, Technology and Design, Paralegal Studies, and Business. Don't need a degree? Kaplan University also offers Continuing Education certificates in Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, and Financial Planning.




Regis University

Gain the professional advantage you need to separate yourself from the pack. Earn your MBA online, from home or while you travel, and learn the skills you need to keep current in your field. An online MBA from Regis University can help you get the inside track on raises and promotions, so that you can achieve the career success you deserve.



Golden Gate University

Launch a challenging career in the high-demand field of accounting. Receive your bachelor's, master's or certificate.

• Network with current and former employees from Big Four firms
• Learn from entrepreneurs and faculty with industry expertise
• Achieve the fundamental skills to pass the CPA or CMA examinations