Information Technology Degree Programs
Main Factors to Consider When Choosing an IT Program
- Are the school's graduates successful in landing the types of jobs you'd like to land yourself? Often the Office of Career Services will have detailed statistics available.
- Is the curriculum as broadly or as narrowly focused (or as flexible) as you'd like?
- Is the class schedule flexible enough for you to meet your other commitments?
- Do the accommodations (classrooms, media centers, libraries, housing facilities, etc.) meet your needs?
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Additional Factors that Make an IT Program Desirable
- Does the school have a Career Placement office that actively works to assist graduates in finding internships and jobs?
- Is the school known for the high quality of its programs and graduates? Even if a school or program isn't top-ranked, it can still have a good reputation.
- Are the class sizes small? Is the student-to-teacher ratio low?
- Are the professors committed to teaching? Are they available outside of class?
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How to Evaluate an IT Program
- Read though their websites or promotional material — or use the tools on this site to browse though schools, read about their programs, and request information.
- Visit the school.
- Talk with graduates of the program.
- Sit in on classes.
- Talk with students and faculty.
- Look over the curriculum of the program you're interested in. Then consult the school's catalog to study the relevant course descriptions.