College of Applied and Technical Studies
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About This Program

Join the fast-growing field of IT with Kent State's B.S.I.T. program. This program equips you with the skills needed to succeed in a range of IT roles, from software engineering to data analytics. With hands-on experience and expert faculty, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Computer network support specialists

  • 6.4% faster than the average
  • 195,100 number of jobs
  • $65,450 potential earnings

Computer user support specialists

  • 8.0% much faster than the average
  • 687,200 number of jobs
  • $52,690 potential earnings

Computer and information systems managers

  • 10.4% much faster than the average
  • 461,000 number of jobs
  • $151,150 potential earnings

Information security analysts

  • 31.2% much faster than the average
  • 131,000 number of jobs
  • $103,590 potential earnings

Database administrators and architects

  • 9.7% much faster than the average
  • 132,500 number of jobs
  • $98,860 potential earnings

Computer programmers

  • -9.4% decline
  • 213,900 number of jobs
  • $89,190 potential earnings

Computer network support specialists

  • 6.4% faster than the average
  • 195,100 number of jobs
  • $65,450 potential earnings

Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers

  • 21.5% much faster than the average
  • 1,469,200 number of jobs
  • $110,140 potential earnings

Additional Careers

  • Computer network systems administrators

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.