Information Systems Degree

The information systems degree program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley 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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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley

4701 College Drive, Erie, PA

Located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is a public graduate school. This school enrolls about 800 students per year. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are estimated to be around $22,000 per year. For out of state residents the tuition rate will be different, estimated to be around $40,000 yearly.

Areas of study offered at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley include:

• Business Administration
• Systems Engineering
• Information Systems
• Social Sciences
• Computer Engineering

For more details about enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/.

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

• Erie, PA
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $118630

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).