Information Systems Degree

The information systems degree program at Lackawanna College prepares students instruction on providing and managing data systems and other facilities to process and retrieve internal business information, as well as to respond to external data requests. Students who graduate from the information systems degree program may go on to pursue careers in IT as consultants, cloud computing architects, computer forensic investigators, and more. Courses include cost and accounting information systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, and more. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer information systems degrees.

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Lackawanna College

1900 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Lackawanna College is a private career school dedicated to offering a practical education for students located in and around Scranton. Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Security and Protective Services
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Education

Over the past several years Lackawanna College has granted degrees to over 750 students with a graduation rate of about 23%. More than thirty different programs are offered at Lackawanna College, with an Associates degree being the highest level offered. Below is a list of the more popular programs being offered:

• Police Science
• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Liberal Arts
• Commerce
• Business Administration

To help students and alumni succeed, Lackawanna College may provide services like those listed below:

• Remedial courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Assisting students to find work

The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Please visit lackawanna.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Information Systems Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lackawanna College offers an associate's degree program in information systems.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer and information systems managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 840
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $131090
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $73.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $152240
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $77.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $160440

Computer Programmers

Description

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).