Careers in Information Technology | Department of Informatics

Every major industry depends on IT professionals and their ability to design, set up, program and support the tools and infrastructure needed to compete in a technological world. Some career opportunities are:

Network Security: Wireless Network Security Administrator, Digital Crime Analyst, Firewall Administrator, System Administrator, Network Security Analyst
Multimedia: Graphics Designer, Video Editor, Graphics Artist & Animator
Criminal Justice & Law: Law Enforcement, Forensics Specialist, National Security and Federal Government
Management: MIS Administrator, IS Manager, IT Manager
Web Applications : Web Designer, Information Systems Manager, Webmaster, Systems Analyst, Database Administrator
Game Development: Game Designer, Game Programmer, Software Designer, Programmer/Analyst

Below, please see the median IT Salaries* for a graduate working in the NJ, NY, PA area:

IT Systems Administrator: $87,000

Network Administrator: $67,473

Unix Administrator: $107,552

Web Applications Developer I: $ 65,446

Web Designer: $82,541

Interface Web Designer: $96,770

Game Developer: $ 81,192

Video Game Programmer: $ 99,000

Game Development (Art & Animation): $ 71,354

Video Game Designer: $ 70,223

Video Game Production: $ 85,687

Video Game Development (Audio): $ 68,088

Game Development (Business Mgr.): $ 102,160

IT Project Coordinator: $ 106,096

IT Assets Manager: $ 117,830

Computer/Data Forensics Agent: $ 119,000

Network Security Systems Manager: $ 111,509

*source: salary.com

Career projections for IT Graduates are very optimistic. Additionally, the US News and World Report included four IT Jobs (Database Administrator, IT Manager, Web Developer & Information Security Analyst) among the top 30 best jobs of their 100 Best Jobs list. To view the schedule of all CDS Company's Information Sessions please click here. Visit CDS also for information on Co-ops and Internships.