Gaining an education in Information Technology places you in the perfect position for a stable job, higher earnings and increased career opportunities. Obtaining a diploma or degree in IT can provide you the following benefits:

Earnings

According to the US Bureau of Labor and Payscale.com, IT professionals with an IT diploma can earn from $11.00 to $52.00 per hour, depending upon their years of experience.¹ Those with an Associate of Science in IT could earn between $38,000 and $47,000 annually, depending upon their position.² Those with multiple certifications and more years of experience as well as a diploma are likely to be eligible for a wider range of jobs and higher earning salaries.

Employment

Today, Information Technology plays a vital role in our daily lives whether that role is in a professional or social setting. According to the US Bureau of Labor, “overall employment of computer network, systems, and database administrators is projected to increase by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018.” ³ In the same period, it is projected that over 280,000 new IT jobs will be added,³ demonstrating the need for more skilled workers. There is a clearly a need for more skilled workers in IT.

Career Opportunities

As IT professions increase, the US Bureau of Labor states that applicants with a college degree and certification will have the best opportunities for professional advancement.³ Professions including computer network, systems and database administrators, will be among those that rapidly increase due to business demand.

1. Source: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Diploma_in_IT/Hourly_Rate. As viewed on January 16, 2012.
2. Source: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Associate_of_Science_%28AS%29/Salary. As viewed on January 16, 2012.
3. Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm. As viewed on January 6, 2012.