UMA’s Computer and IT Degrees can advance your career.
With a UMA computer and information technology degree, you can expect a wide variety of career opportunities that are growing and highly compensated.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in these occupations is projected to grow 13 percent in the next 10 years, much faster than the average for most other occupations. Approximately 557,000 new jobs will be created due to increasing growth in cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security.
The median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations was $86,320 in May 2018. A sampling of the positions that require a bachelor’s degree (and their related median pay) include:
- Computer Network Architect: $109,020.
- Computer programmer: $84,280.
- Computer systems analyst: $88,740.
- Database administrator: $90,070.
- Information security analyst: $98,350.
- Network and computer systems administrators: $82,050.
- Software developers: $105,590.
UMA offers courses and degrees that fit into your lifestyle.
Active Military and Veterans
Hundreds of veterans and active military personnel are enrolled in UMA courses, both in-person and online. UMA is proud to be recognized as military friendly by numerous organizations and has streamlined the admissions process for those who have served or are currently serving.
Current IT Professionals
Having a strong and focused career path is essential for existing IT professionals. Completing your bachelor’s degree in a computer or IT discipline can provide you with the credential you need to get you to the next level.
Associate Degree Holders
UMA’s Applied Science program is designed for graduates with their Associate’s Degree who want to take the next step to advance their current career, receive a promotion, improve and expand their businesses, or simply broaden their education.
I can specifically apply what I’ve learned from my UMA courses to my job as a Business Analyst for a software company in Maine, as well as to my own business as a web developer.
— Antonio Sirabella, CIS major