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Overview for Information Technology

A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design.

Careers for Information Technology Majors

A major in Information Technology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Information Technology

Top 9 Illinois Colleges with the highest percentage of Information Technology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Robert Morris College
Chicago, IL
 66
(7.4%)
Less Selective$18,000 
 International Academy of Design and Technology
Chicago, IL
 23
(5.8%)
Open Admissions$17,730 
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL
 11
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$21,270 
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Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
 10
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$26,060 
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
 49
(1.2%)
Moderately Selective$16,444 
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
 5
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$27,513 
 DeVry University-Illinois
Chicago, IL
 14
(0.7%)
Less Selective$14,365 
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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
 10
(0.3%)
Open Admissions$25,490 
University of St Francis
Joliet, IL
 2
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$21,860 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.