Information Systems Degree

The information systems degree program at Oregon Institute of Technology 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 Oregon colleges that offer information systems degrees.

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Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT)

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR

Oregon Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Klamath Falls, OR and provides a large number of program options for students. Oregon Institute of Technology has an annual student enrollment of approximately 3,800.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Engineering Technology
• Engineering
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at Oregon Institute of Technology scored within the range of 1310 to 1640 on the SAT exam. OIT has an acceptance rate of around 64% of which only 47% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at oit.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,700 and nonresidents pay $24,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,000 for the year. Oregon Institute of Technology may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for OIT is the "Hustlin' Owls", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.oit.edu to view additional information.

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $60.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $126850

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).