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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 6 Missouri Colleges with the highest percentage of Information Technology among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
 Missouri Tech
Saint Louis, MO
 2
(14.3%)
 $13,130 
 National American University-Independence
Independence, MO
 1
(11.1%)
Open Admissions$11,745 
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
 39
(3.4%)
Highly Selective$12,980 
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College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO
 3
(1.0%)
Most Selective$16,790 
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
 10
(0.8%)
Less Selective$19,364 
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
 27
(0.6%)
Less Selective$18,450 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.