Information technology (IT) is the use of computer systems or devices to access, store, manage, and protect information. IT drives much of what we do in our personal and professional lives. It is a broad-ranging field of expertise that includes many subfields and specializations, from network administration and software development to data analysis, cybersecurity, and physical devices. IT specialists oversee computer networks and ensure that systems can handle networking tasks and meet security requirements. Their duties include tracking network traffic and activity, installing and configuring software updates, and performing database backups to restore and protect user information.
Combine your passion for computing and problem-solving with a bachelor's degree in information technology from Michigan Tech. Learn from expert faculty in a hands-on setting where you directly apply what you learn in the classroom to real-world scenarios. Develop robust skills in teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving that are essential in the field of computer and network systems administration.
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What Will I Study?
The IT major emphasizes learning by doing. Lab sessions are part of most courses,
so that you can apply
theoretical knowledge in a simulated enterprise network. With more than 1,000 virtual
machines available, our virtual cluster provides abundant resources for students to
enhance their practical
skills each semester through lab assignments and activities.
Coursework includes classes like these:
- Cyber Ethics
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Digital Electronics
- Storage Area Networking
- Data Center Operations
- Digital Forensics
Top Salaries and 100% Job Placement
The mean entry-level salary is $56,451 (Payscale) with a mean annual wage of $101,190 (BLS) and the top 10 percent making $150,320 (BLS). 100% of Michigan Tech information technology graduates are employed within six months of graduation.
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Figures from payscale.com, accessed April 2025.
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Figures from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), dated May 2024.
Outstanding Careers
Careers for IT professionals take many paths—with excellent job opportunities in nearly every industry you're interested in. Employment in computer and information technology is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tech graduates have secured many well-paid and fulfilling positions, including these:
- Network Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Chief Security Officer (CSO)
- Security Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Voice Over IP (VoIP) Engineer
- E-Commerce Developer
- Application Developer
- Senior Interface Developer
- Network Administrator
Great Employers
Information technology graduates from Michigan Tech are sought after by well-known employers like these:
- 3M
- Tesla
- Albert Kahn Associates
- Harley-Davidson
- Ford Motor Company
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- NASA
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- National Security Agency
- IBM
Co-ops and Internships
IT students have direct access to highly competitive co-op and internship opportunities—earning average salaries of $30 per hour. Your access to these work experiences gives you foundational industry experience in many technical and nontechnical areas in the field. When you graduate, you'll be well-prepared with a portfolio of on-the-job skills that today's employers want. Some employers who have hired MTU information technology students for co-ops or internships include:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- National Security Agency
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Tesla
- Target Corporation
- Ford Motor Company
- General Motors
Enterprise, Only at Michigan Tech
In their final year, Bachelor of Science majors complete either a Senior Design Project or an Enterprise project. Michigan Tech Enterprises are student-run business teams providing end-to-end original product development through real-world experiences in engineering design, team building, and project management. Senior Design and Enterprise teams work closely with a faculty advisor. Students in majors across campus participate in Enterprise program teams. College of Computing-affiliated Enterprise programs include Husky Game Development, HIDE, and IT Oxygen.
- Students in the Husky Game Development Enterprise design and develop games for business, education, and fun. Earn credit, gain experience, and build your resume, all while creating quality software that will attract and satisfy industry sponsors. Who says you can’t work and play?
- Humane Interface Design Enterprise (HIDE) students design, develop, and evaluate human-centered computer interfaces to make daily work more efficient and easier to manage.
- IT Oxygen Enterprise students—from numerous majors—provide Information Technology help to both student organizations and businesses, working on real projects for real companies that foster skills in development, problem-solving, and business.
I really like how invested the professors are in the classes. You end up developing great relationships with them.
