Information Technology (IT)
Which pathways are offered?
We offer the following pathways:
- Networking
- Programming: C++
- Programming: HTML5/CSS
- Programming: JAVA
- Programming: Python
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?
Some of the jobs include:
- Network Administrator
- Systems Support Specialist
- Computer Engineer
- Applications Software Developer
- Computer Programmer
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Software Quality Assurance Engineer
- Systems Software Developer
What is the salary outlook?*
Salaries vary depending on the job title, but approximate sample salaries include:
- Computer Programmer—$82,240/year
- Network Administrator—$81,100/year
- Software Developer—$103,560/year
- Computer and Information Systems Manager—$139,220/year
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Friday, April 13, 2018. Some of these jobs may require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school.
Which industry-recognized certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
- The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Information Support and Services Exam
- The NOCTI Computer Programming Exam