Achieving your Master of Science in IT degree has many benefits for your career and overall quality of life.

Employment

Today, Information Technology plays a vital role in our daily lives whether it is professional or social. According to the US Bureau of Labor, “overall employment of computer network, systems, and database administrators is projected to increase by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018.”¹ In the same period, it is projected that over 280,000 new IT jobs will be added,¹ demonstrating the need for more skilled workers.

Career Opportunities

As IT professions increase, the US Bureau of Labor states that applicants with a college degree will have the best opportunities for professional advancement. To aid professional advancement, many managers obtain higher graduate degrees including a master's degree while continuing to work.¹ Online programs facilitate these professionals allowing them to easily maintain their career while earning a degree and advancing their skill sets.

Earnings

On average, a professional with a Master of Science in IT will earn more in annual income at a faster rate than someone with a Bachelor of Science in Informational Technology.^2,3 Those with multiple certifications in addition to their degree are likely to be eligible for a wider range of jobs and higher earning salaries.

Career Paths

Earning your Master of Science in Information Technology will open the doors to a wider range of career paths and positions. These include:

• Information Technology Manager
• Information Technology Director
• Information Systems Director
• Data Processing Manager
• MIS Director
• Information Systems Manager
• Information Systems Supervisor
• Computing Services Director
• Director of Application Development
• Technical Services Manager

1. Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm. As viewed on January 6, 2012.
2. Source: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Master_of_Science%2c_Information_Technology_(MSIT)/Salary/by_Years_Experience. As viewed on January 6, 2012.
3. Source: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science_(BS%2fBSc%2fSB)%2c_Information_Technology/Salary/by_Years_Experience. As viewed on January 6, 2012.