College of Communication and Information
School of Emerging Media and Technology
www.kent.edu/emat


About This Program

Technology touches every facet of society; in the Emerging Media and Technology major, you’ll explore technology at the intersection of design, education, communication, project management, computer information systems, data and more. Students learn technical applications and skills in problem solving, design, user experience, creative applications and programming and gain experience working in interdisciplinary teams to solve tech-focused problems. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Computer and information systems managers

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

Computer occupations, all other

  • 5.7% faster than the average
  • 431,100 number of jobs
  • $92,870 potential earnings

Computer systems analysts

  • 7.4% faster than the average
  • 632,400 number of jobs
  • $93,730 potential earnings

Market research analysts and marketing specialists

  • 17.7% much faster than the average
  • 738,100 number of jobs
  • $65,810 potential earnings

Project management specialists and business operations specialists, all other

  • 5.9% faster than the average
  • 1,361,800 number of jobs
  • $77,420 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

Web developers and digital interface designers

  • 8.0% much faster than the average
  • 174,300 number of jobs
  • $77,200 potential earnings

* 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.