Information Systems Degree

The information systems degree program at SUNY College at Old Westbury 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 New York colleges that offer information systems degrees.

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SUNY College at Old Westbury

33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

SUNY College at Old Westbury, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Old Westbury, New York, the school offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Around four thousand students enroll at SUNY College at Old Westbury annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SUNY College at Old Westbury offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1340 - 1570 on the SAT and between 19 - 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to SUNY College at Old Westbury. An estimated 40 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 23 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $7,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $7,300 per year. Students enrolled at SUNY College at Old Westbury may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College at Old Westbury through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about this school can check out their website at http://www.oldwestbury.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Information Systems Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at Old Westbury offers a bachelor'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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $75.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $156580
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $80.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $166940

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).