Information Technology, B.S.

Kickstart a flexible and lucrative career integrating IT-based solutions that solve problems for companies around the world.

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Program

Accelerated Master's

B.S. to M.S. in Computer Science; Cybersecurity; Data Science »

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What You’ll Learn

In the Information Technology, B.S., you’ll learn to design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems and programs to solve an organization’s challenges. You can also tailor your degree to build skills in business, telecommunications, digital media, and database management to suit your goals and interests.

You’ll learn from full-time faculty and have the opportunity to work alongside them on research projects funded by the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, and more. Many students publish their research in recognized journals under the Undergraduate Research & Entrepreneurial Program (UREP).

For those interested in even greater career preparation, the Accelerated M.S. Options program offers you the opportunity to earn both a B.S. in Information Technology and an M.S. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Data Science in just five years.

Career Options

Client Service Representative
Database Manager
Digital Media Designer
Information Systems Administrator
Internet Security Specialist
Network Administrator
Network Engineer
Technical Support Specialist
Web Administrator

“I’ve learned object-oriented programming with Java; web design with HTML5, CSS, and PHP; database management using MySQL; big data management and analytics using Apache Hadoop; and computer networking skills from the basics of a home network to practices employed by ISPs and large companies.”

Patrick Modzelewski, (B.S. ’20)

Exceptional experiences.
Outstanding outcomes.

$110,550

Median annual wage for computer and information analysts, 2022. (BLS)

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New York Tech is a Top Performer for Social Mobility among regional universities in the North.

99%

First-time, full-time, degree-seeking New York Tech students receiving some form of financial aid.

12:1

New York Tech's average student-faculty ratio compared with the 18:1 national average. (BECS)

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Among the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report)

How You’ll Succeed

With just a few extra classes, you can add a Professional Concentration in Information & Network Security or add a minor concentration in an area of interest such as communication arts, business, architecture, and others, to focus in an area of application.

International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Top 50

Among the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report)

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