Information Technology Industry

Information Technology Trends

Jobs in the information technology industry are projected to experience double-digit growth over the next decade. That spells opportunity for those who have the right skills. The best news? You can learn many of these skills without a four-year degree. Are you ready for the next step?

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  • A database administrator runs a test to ensure a database is secure and runs properly
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    Database Administrator

    Companies that want to better understand their customers use database science to do it. The magician who makes that possible is a DBA.
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    Median Salary $112,300
    Jobs Available
    13,500+
  • Information security analyst skills include the ability to evaluate a computer network’s ability to protect sensitive information
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    Information Security Analyst

    As cyberattacks become more common, these crucial gatekeepers make sure an organization’s data is secure.
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    Median Salary $108,200
    Jobs Available
    16,000+
  • An IT support specialist helps an employee solve computer issues.
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    IT Support Specialist

    If you get a kick out of solving technical problems and helping people, this career could be the one for you.
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    Median Salary $55,900
    Jobs Available
    59,700+
  • A male network systems administrator runs diagnostics and maintenance testing by a bank of servers
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    Network and Computer Systems Administrator

    Every kind of business needs a healthy computer network. If you’re a good tech troubleshooter, consider this essential, opportunity-rich role.
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    Median Salary $88,300
    Jobs Available
    26,500+
  • A software developer sits at a computer and writes code
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    Software Developer

    This in-demand career requires a mixture of hard and soft skills to bring an app or system from concept to reality.
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    Median Salary $91,200
    Jobs Available
    205,800+
  • Two systems analysts in front of a bank of servers, keeping computer systems running efficiently
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    Systems Analyst

    Systems analysts are the investigators of the digital realm. They study databases and determine how to make them more efficient.
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    Median Salary $97,500
    Jobs Available
    49,100+
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Information Technology Job Opportunities

Opportunity, By The Numbers

370,000+Information Technology job openings this year
$92,000 Average annual salary for Information Technology professionals
12% Projected information technology job growth over the next 5 years