Information Technology Degree

The information technology degree program at Northern New Mexico 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 Mexico colleges that offer information technology degrees.

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Northern New Mexico College

Also known as UNM - Valencia

280 La Entrada, Los Lunas, NM

Northern New Mexico College is a comprehensive institution that serves both Hispanic and Native Americans in Española and El Rito, New Mexico. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award two-year and four-year degree programs in any of the following areas: business administration, teacher education, nursing, radiography, biology, and engineering.

With the goal to help students succeed, NNMC provides affordable and holistic learning opportunities to diverse populations in response to the educational, cultural and economic needs of the community. In total, there are about 70 Baccalaureate Degree, Associate Degree and Certificate programs offered for the students under the following colleges: Arts and Sciences; Community, Workforce & Career Technical Education; Education; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Developmental Studies.

Focused on the students, this school provides them with the necessary skills and guides them to determine and realize their goals through its academic programs, non-curricular activities and administrative support. NNMC also offers online courses delivered in an effective and timely manner. Career workshops and trainings for continuing education, and dual credit programs are also available in this college.

Graduates are assisted in finding the right opportunities and achieving their goals by individual consultations, job application basic training, assessment, career exploration, job postings and career fairs every 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.

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).