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Experts predict Information Technology careers will be flourishing through 2026.
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Military experience combined with a college education and/or civilian certification can put transitioning service members in a position to choose from the many exciting and high-paying career paths in this thriving field.
Computer Science
You don’t necessarily need a degree to get into IT. But if you have the full 36 months of eligibility on the Post-9/11 GI Bill and you decide to go that route, a degree in computer science can lead to many different rewarding careers in the exciting and fast-changing world of technology.
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Software Applications Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Network Systems Administrator, Web Developer, Computer Programmer, Software Quality Assurance Tester
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- Baker College Online
- Bellevue University
- Delaware County Community College
- Drexel University Online
- Gardner-Webb University
- Grantham University
- Jacksonville University
- New England Institute of Technology
- Niagara University
- Park University
- Pitt Community College
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is smokin’ hot — government, corporate America and consumers all need protection.
And while you don’t necessarily need a college degree to get into the field, a degree will give you an edge in hiring and advancement.
Colleges offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in cybersecurity, but other related computer degrees and certifications can get you into this specialization as well. Your military security clearance is a plus, too.
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Computer Network Security Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Specialist, Computing, Networking or IT Security Consultant, Information Security Manager
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- Baker College Online
- Bellevue University
- Columbia Southern University
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Daytona Beach
- Fordham University
- Grantham University
- Le Moyne College
- Lebanon Valley College
- Liberty University
- Lincoln Tech
- New England Institute of Technology
- Penn State World Campus
- Troy University
- University of Northwestern Ohio
Software Development
Software developers are the masterminds behind the technology we take for granted. They’re in demand in a variety of industries. Colleges offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in software engineering, but many professionals got started with a degree in computer science or information technology.
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Computer Software Engineer, Software Development Engineer, Software Architect, Software Developer
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- Baker College Online
- Bellevue University
- Kansas State University Global Campus
- The University of Alabama
Information Systems Administration
This field is a great springboard to other careers such as cybersecurity.
After all, it’s hard to protect what you don’t understand. If you have military experience you might get into the field with certification or an associate degree. Some employers will want you to have a bachelor’s degree.
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Information Technology Director, Information Technology Specialist, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Systems Engineer, Network Engineer
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- Liberty University
- Lincoln Tech
- Niagara University
- Park University
- Pitt Community College
- The University of Tampa
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- University of Northwestern Ohio
Information Assurance
Colleges offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in information assurance and security, which can prepare you for leadership roles in the IT security field.
Again, your security clearance will help you.
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Information Assurance (IA) Specialist, Security Administrator, Information Security Officer, Information Security Manager, Chief Security Officer, IT Security Consultant, Security Architect
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