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The demand for talented, competent Information Technology professionals is tremendous. Whether you're a seasoned IT pro or newcomer interested in breaking into the field, today's employers expect you to possess superior IT skills, industry certifications—plus your degree.
The online IT degrees at WGU can help. Our competency-based, accredited online IT bachelor's degrees incorporate up to ten respected industry certifications right into your degree program—without adding classes or costs. Not only will you save thousands of dollars, you'll start reaping the rewards of continuing your education sooner since every certification you earn increases your marketability and opportunities for advancement.
Bachelor of Science
Information Technology
Earn your degree and eight IT certifications at the same time. If you are undecided as to which IT field you want to specialize in, this broad-based information technology degree may be perfect for you.
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Information Technology—Networks Administration
Earn your degree and eight IT certifications at the same time-including your Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. If you already have your MCSA or other major networking certifications, you'll finish even faster.
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Information Technology—Networks Design and Management
Earn your degree and eight IT certifications at the same time-including your Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification. If you already have your MCSE or other major network design certification, you'll finish even faster.
Learn more about the online computer networking degree
Information Technology—Databases
Earn your degree and ten certifications at the same time. If you already possess a major database management certification, you'll finish even faster.
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Information Technology—Security
Earn your degree and nine IT certifications at the same time. If you already possess a major security certification, you'll finish even faster.
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Information Technology—Software
Earn your degree and nine IT certifications at the same time. If you already have a major software developer certification, you'll finish even faster.
Learn more about the online software development degree
Health Informatics
from the College of Health Professions
Become a unique asset in the high-demand world of health informatics. WGU's online degree in health informatics combines healthcare with IT to provide the knowledge and skills you need to be a valuable designer and developer of health information systems.
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Business—Information Technology Management
Prepare for a career in IT project management with this online technology management degree program that incorporates a broader business background.
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Master of Science
M.S. Information Security and Assurance
Prepare for mid-level to upper-level IT security and assurance management positions with an online information security master's program. Learn more about the online security master's degree
Master of Business Administration
MBA—Information Technology Management
Prepare for mid-level to upper-level IT management positions with an online MBA in IT management that builds upon your IT professional experience.
Learn more about the online MBA IT degree program
Our flexible online IT degree programs are designed to fit the demanding schedules of adult learners. If you already hold a major IT certification or possess considerable IT knowledge, you can obtain your degree even faster. Your WGU mentor will help you develop a customized Academic Action Plan that allows you to accelerate through what you already know and progress at the best possible learning speed.
Don't have an associate's degree?
You don't need to complete an associate's degree before entering a WGU online IT degree program. Any of the bachelor's programs cover general education requirements, which you may or may not have completed through prior college work. Click on a program that interests you or speak to an Enrollment Counselor for more details.

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