Information Technology Degree

The information technology degree program at Columbia – Greene Community College teaches students the design of technological systems such as computing systems for the solution of business and research data and communications support needs. Students who graduate from the information technology degree program may pursue careers in IT technology, including IT network administrator, engineer, program manager, and more. Courses include principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, and more. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer information technology degrees.

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Columbia – Greene Community College

Also known as Columbia University

West 116 St and Broadway, New York, NY

Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC), a college of the State University of New York (SUNY), is located near the Hudson River, on a lush, rural campus setting that borders the Catskill Mountains and the Taconic and Berkshire Hills, and is a short drive to nearby major metropolitan areas such as Albany, Berkshires, and New York City.

CGCC is a two-year college that offers transfer and degree programs for Associate in Arts degrees, Associate in Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees, and Associate in Occupational Studies degrees. In addition, CGCC offers certificate programs for specialized courses.

Students have access to student activities, clubs, and athletic sports teams to help them acclimate to campus life.

CGCC’s mission is to foster an academically-supportive environment for geographically and culturally diverse students that provide transfer, vocational, technical, remedial, and lifelong learning for all. CGCC recognizes its responsibility to offer high quality, post-secondary education that is accessible to all residents in the community.

Tuition is based on credit hours per semester and residency status.

In-state students:

• Full-time students averaging 12-17 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $1980 per semester.
• Part-time students averaging 1-11 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $165 per semester hour.

Out-of-state students:

• Full-time students averaging 12-17 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $3960 per semester.
• Part-time students averaging 1-11 semester hours per semester have a tuition fee of $330 per semester hour.

In addition to the above fees, students may also be responsible for activities fees, insurance fees, health fees, and lab or technology fees.

CGCC reserves the right to change tuition schedules and fees at their discretion. Tuition and financial aid information can be found at http://www.sunycgcc.edu/financial-aid.

Students applying to CGCC must submit an application, high school or college transcripts, attend admissions interview or information session for specific majors (if applicable), and take any necessary placement tests. Other admissions and financial aid requirements for prospective students can be found via the CGCC website here.

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.

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Computer Systems Analysts

Description

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Information Security Analysts

Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Software Developers, Applications

Description

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Software Developers, Systems Software

Description

Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications. Set operational specifications and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.

Computer Network Architects

Description

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

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