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The opportunities in the IT field are limitless—and your experience can take you a long way. But a surefire way to protect your career is by tackling a degree. Unlike certs, a degree never fades, becomes outdated, or ceases to be recognized.

Program options in IT are robust. These are our newest or most popular degrees—maybe one fits your interests.

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Computer Science – B.S.

Problem solvers and math lovers needed! Your task: Lay the groundwork for the computing breakthroughs that will enable tomorrow's technologies.

Time: 70% of graduates finish within 12 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,520 per 6-month term.
Transfer: Your previous college coursework and existing certifications may waive course requirements, helping you finish even faster.

You'll have the opportunity to earn these certifications:

CIW Site Development Associate
CompTIA Project+
Oracle Database SQL
Axelos ITIL Foundation

Professionals who need the skills a computer science degree provides include computer systems analysts, computer programmers, artificial intelligence specialists, software engineers, machine learning engineers, and more.

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Data Management/Data Analytics – B.S.

Lean into data, and walk away with a cutting-edge online degree:

Employer approval: 69% of graduates finish within 24 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,520 per 6-month term.
Certifications: CIW, Oracle, and CompTIA certs, all included.

Unique to WGU's program is the incorporation of a Udacity Nanodegree—a highly recognized credential designed to prepare you for a career in data science.

Oracle certifications included:

Oracle Database 12c: Administrator Certified Associate
Oracle Database SQL

Certified Internet Web certifications included:

CIW Data Analyst
CIW Site Development Associate

Additional certifications included are CompTIA A+ (Parts 1 and 2), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Project+, and CompTIA IT Operations Specialist.

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Information Technology – B.S.

Award-winning coursework and value-add certifications make this online program a top choice:

Time: 71% of graduates finish within 30 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,520 per 6-month term.
Certifications: Includes CIW, ITIL, LPI and CompTIA.

You'll have the opportunity to earn these Internet Web certifications:

CIW Site Development Associate
CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS3
CIW User Interface Designer

Also, the LPI Linux Essentials and ITIL® Foundation Certification are central to this program. Included CompTIA certifications are A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, and Cloud Essentials.

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Cloud and Systems Administration – B.S.

A program designed to arm you with the certifications and credentials you need for a career like systems administrator, computer systems analyst, cloud support specialist, AWS support administrator, and more.

Time: 84% of graduates finish within 18 months..
Tuition and fees: $3,685 per 6-month term.
Transfer: Your previous college coursework and existing certifications may waive course requirements, helping you finish even faster,

Certifications included, at no extra cost:

Amazon AWS SysOps Administration–Associate
LPI Linux Essentials
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Cloud Essentials
CompTIA Cloud+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Project+
Axelos ITIL® Foundation
CIW Site Development Associate

Earning certs on the path to your degree gives you credentials that will boost your résumé right away, even before you complete your online degree program.

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Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – B.S.

Protect your career and earning potential with this degree:

Employer approval: 74% of graduates finish within 18 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,845 per 6-month term.

Some careers and jobs this degree will prepare you for:

Cyber crimes investigator
Director of cybersecurity
Chief of cyber counterintelligence
Cybersecurity engineer
Cyber operations planner

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Network Operations and Security – B.S.

For network operations and security professionals:

Time: 71% of graduates finish within 36 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,520 per 6-month term.
Certifications: several CIW and CompTIA included in this program.

Included certifications:

CIW Site Development Associate
Cisco Certified Network Associate

CompTIA certifications included are A+, Network+, Security+, and Project+. This program will help you develop strong skills in network design, network operations, and security management.

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Software Development – B.S.

You're a creative and tech genius who wants the bigger opportunities.

Time: 67% of graduates finish within 30 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,520 per 6-month term.
Certifications: several CIW and CompTIA included in this program.

Certified Internet Web certifications included:

CIW Site Development Associate
CIW Advanced HTML5 and CSS Specialist
CIW User Interface Designer

CompTIA A+ and Project+ are included in the program coursework. Software development is the second-highest rated specialty within IT. Secure your future with a degree and additional certifications.

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Health Information Management – B.S.

A program designed for future leaders in HIM:

Time: 60% of grads earned this degree in 36 months or less.
Tuition and fees: $3,545 per 6-month term, plus one-time Health Professions Student Fee of $350.

Some careers and jobs this degree will prepare you for:

Director of informatics
HIMS chief
Information systems auditor
Outpatient coder
Health records manager

This CAHIIM-accredited program makes you eligible for the RHIA exam.

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IT Management – B.S. Business Administration

IT managers are needed in nearly every organization:

Time: 66% of graduates finish within 36 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,370 per 6-month term.

Some careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

Vice president of risk management
Product security incident manager
Vice president of technical services
CTO and CIO
Director of IT

Key competencies of these online courses align with industry needs: management and leadership, networks and security, and information systems management.

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Cybersecurity and Information Assurance – M.S.

Become the authority on keeping infrastructures and information safe.

Time: 76% of graduates finish withinin 24 months.
Tuition and fees: $4,190 per 6-month term.
Certifications: cost of two EC-Council certs, included.

The curriculum is closely aligned with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Workforce Framework, plus includes the opportunity to earn these certifications:

EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker
EC-Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

This program was designed in collaboration with national intelligence organizations and IT industry leaders, ensuring you'll learn emerging technologies and best practices in security governance.

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Data Analytics – M.S.

Lead businesses with strong analysis skills:

Time: 72% of graduates finish within 18 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,835 per 6-month term.

Certifications included in the coursework of this program:

SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9
SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS 9

Master data mining, visualization, and SQL—and lead analytics at the business of your choice.

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Information Technology Management – M.S.

A degree for experienced IT professionals ready to lead:

Time: 89% of graduates finish within 24 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,835 per 6-month term.

Included in your program—at no extra cost—is the opportunity to earn the valuable PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

Maximize the opportunities that your IT career path has afforded you—earn your master's and keep moving up.

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MBA Information Technology Management

Earn the online college degree that can move your career into IT upper management:

Time: 68% of graduates finish within 24 months.
Tuition and fees: $4,325 per 6-month term.

Sample careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

Chief technology officer
Director of IT services
Senior systems administrator
Management information systems director
Computer and information systems manager

Learn to navigate emergencies, execute strategies, and optimize systems with the competencies within this specialty MBA.

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Earn certifications with your degree.

Our goal is to give you the skills and training you need to be marketable in the IT field. That's why our degree programs don't just give you a degree, but top industry certifications as well. You'll be prepared to get these certifications as you progress in your degree, and at no extra cost! Boost your resume with the valuable IT degree and certifications you need to wow employers, and be prepared for a successful career.

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Apply for the WGU New Year Scholarship today.

WGU’s scholarship programs make pursuing your goals even more budget-friendly. Now through March 31, new students are eligible to apply for an exclusive scholarship: The New Year Scholarship.

Fulfill your career ambition with an accredited, accessible, affordable education from WGU. Programs begin the first of each month, and our flexible, online format lets you complete most coursework any time or place that fits your schedule.

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Admissions to our online IT degree programs.

Degree programs from WGU's College of Information Technology focus on providing the skills, knowledge, certifications, and credentials you need to be a successful IT pro. Below are admissions requirements specific to College of Information Technology programs that are in addition to WGU’s general admissions requirements.

Special requirements for IT degree programs:

IT bachelor's degree programs (other than Computer Science)

To be considered for enrollment into a College of IT bachelor's degree program, you must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. For all IT bachelor's programs other than B.S. Computer Science, you must also be able to demonstrate IT experience at least one of the following ways:

Option 1: Possess an associate’s degree in information technology or equivalent (A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable).
Option 2: Possess a high-level IT certification in network, security, programming, data management, operating systems, or hardware management earned within the last five years.
Option 3: Provide your résumé showing three-plus years of IT work experience.
Option 4: Show completion of high-level IT coursework within the last five years:
- Two or more upper-level networking courses; OR
- Two or more upper-level object-oriented programming courses (Java, C#, etc.); OR
- One or more upper-level operating systems courses; OR
- One or more upper-level information security and assurance courses

See more about the IT bachelor's degrees WGU offers.

B.S. Computer Science

Students must be able to use key calculus principles, rules, and applications while in the B.S. Computer Science program. Students must meet the following admission requirements for admittance to this program:

Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Demonstrate math readiness through completion of one of the following:
- Successful and verifiable completion of a pre-calculus course from a WGU approved third-party provider.
- Successful and verifiable completion of a pre-calculus, calculus, or higher-than-calculus math course from an accredited post-secondary academic institution.

See more about WGU's B.S. Computer Science program.

M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.

You must also demonstrate IT security experience through at least one of the following three methods:

Option 1: Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in either IT security or IT networking that covers at least two CISSP CBK domains. You can find the domains listed here.
Option 2: Possess any bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university AND hold a CISSP, CCIE, CCNP, CCNA, CCNA Security, CEH, CHFI, GIAC 2700 or GCWN certification that is valid and earned within the last five years.
Option 3: Possess any bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university AND
submit a résumé for review showing recent significant IT security experience, of at least three years, which demonstrates at least two CISSP CBK domains.

See more about the M.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance degree program.

M.S. IT Management

Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.

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M.S. Data Analytics

Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.

Demonstrate experience with data analysis through at least one of the following methods:

Option 1: Possess a bachelor’s degree in information systems, systems engineering, data management, data analysis, computer science, mathematics, software, statistics, accounting/finance.
Option 2: Hold an Udacity nanodegree in data analytics.
Option 3: Submit a résumé for review showing at least 3 years of significant and recent experience in data analysis.
Option 4: Provide verification of a current Oracle SQL, Oracle BI, or SAS certification that has been earned in the past five years.

See more about the M.S. Data Analytics degree program.

MBA Information Technology Management

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. Applicants must also submit a résumé showing at least three years of significant professional experience.

See more about the MBA Information Technology Management degree program.

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Certifications may transfer.

To make it easy, we list the certifications that may transfer as credit—by degree, offering the ability to compare if you are considering several degree options.

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Rashaan's WGU degrees changed his life.

Before earning his first WGU degree, Rashaan was unemployed four times. He was evicted from his home. Since earning his bachelor's degree—and then a master's—at WGU, he has built a thriving career in cybersecurity. He even turned down two job offers because his employer offered to double his salary if he'd stay!

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College of Information Technology FAQs.

Can I get an IT degree online?

Absolutely! WGU offers many kinds of IT programs to fit exactly what you are looking for. Along with the completion of a bachelor's/master's degree, students will also earn industry recognized certifications to help boost their professional resume. Our online IT programs are accredited and will give you all the skills you need to excel in your future career.

What is the best online IT school?

WGU is hands down the best place to get your online IT degree. We have designed our IT programs to be the best by offering flexibility, so hard-working IT professionals who work long hours can still find time to attend school. Not only is our program flexible, but students may use their experience in IT to help them move through the program faster in areas they already know, allowing them to graduate faster. We also offer top industry certifications along with our degrees, so you'll graduate with many items to put on your resume. Our IT program is rigorous, and will prepare you for the future in IT that you're dreaming of.

What jobs can you get with an IT degree?

There are a wide variety of jobs you can get with an IT degree. Some of the most popular are:

Network engineer
Software or web developer
Information security or computer systems analyst
Computer programmer
Database or computer systems administrator
IT manager
Cybersecurity expert
Chief information officer or chief technology officer

Which IT degree should I get?

WGU offers a wide variety of IT degrees that can help you be specifically prepared for your dream career. Our bachelor's degrees include:

Cloud and Systems Administration
Computer Science
Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Data Management/Data Analytics
Information Technology
Network Operations and Security
Software Development
Health Information Management
Information Technology Management

We also have a wide variety of master's degrees that will allow you to propel your career even further forward.

If you are having trouble picking a degree to pursue, we recommend talking to one of our many enrollment counselors. They can help you decide which program is the best fit for you, and your career goals.

How do I get an online IT degree?

You can get an online IT degree by applying to WGU! The process is simple. We also have enrollment counselors who are ready to help you go through the process of applying, and answer any questions you may have along the way.

Once you're enrolled in WGU, your path is straightforward. You move through your coursework, and once you've mastered the material, you can move on to the next course.

Program councils—teams of industry and academic experts—drive the ongoing development of our IT degree programs and curriculum, providing input on the competencies a successful graduate needs to have mastered. It’s one way WGU ensures your degree delivers relevancy and value.

“The IT programs at WGU are effective in laying solid foundations and providing on-ramps into a place of understanding, where students can become creators in IT rather than merely consumers.”

David Ricker
Director of Enterprise Analytics and Business Systems
Dartmouth College

“As someone who got my degrees later in life and went on to teach at the university level, I can unequivocally say that the caliber of IT programs that WGU offers is among the best. The variety of courses and disciplines within IT alone allow students to explore different areas to determine what they like best, while giving them the real-life practical skills they need to be successful in their future careers.”

Mischel Kwon
Founder and CEO
MKACyber

“In the yin and yang of IT job offshoring, a key argument is the shortage of IT resources in U.S. The only effective way to counter that is to develop high-quality IT degree programs that are tuned to the market's job requirements. That's what WGU IT degree programs are about, and I'm proud to be part of it as an IT Program Council member.”

Kumud Majumder
Sr. Vice President (Global SME Manager—Corporate Technology Officer)
CitiGroup, NYNJ

Program councils—teams of industry and academic experts—drive the ongoing development of our IT degree programs and curriculum, providing input on the competencies a successful graduate needs to have mastered. It’s one way WGU ensures your degree delivers relevancy and value.

“The IT programs at WGU are effective in laying solid foundations and providing on-ramps into a place of understanding, where students can become creators in IT rather than merely consumers.”

David Ricker
Director of Enterprise Analytics and Business Systems
Dartmouth College

“As someone who got my degrees later in life and went on to teach at the university level, I can unequivocally say that the caliber of IT programs that WGU offers is among the best. The variety of courses and disciplines within IT alone allow students to explore different areas to determine what they like best, while giving them the real-life practical skills they need to be successful in their future careers.”

Mischel Kwon
Founder and CEO
MKACyber

“In the yin and yang of IT job offshoring, a key argument is the shortage of IT resources in U.S. The only effective way to counter that is to develop high-quality IT degree programs that are tuned to the market's job requirements. That's what WGU IT degree programs are about, and I'm proud to be part of it as an IT Program Council member.”

Kumud Majumder
Sr. Vice President (Global SME Manager—Corporate Technology Officer)
CitiGroup, NYNJ

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Terry

December 15, 2019

WGU -- Is it for you?

From the course matter to the instructors and mentors, I have never had such a great learning experience! The course matter left me prepared for nearly every assessment and when I felt I was still lacking in an area my student mentor and the course mentors always had additional learning material to help me bridge that gap and have the best chance possible at tackling the assessments. My personal student mentor was fantastic and went above and beyond to make sure I was successful in my journey. All of the course mentors I met with and worked with were fantastic and very knowledgeable and were all very eager to help me when I needed it. Trust me when I say, without that team behind me my journey would not have gone as smoothly as it did. WGU acknowledges that students learn at different speeds and they do their best to make sure you are successful at your own pace. Never once did I feel I was being pushed to slow down or speed up but I was constantly encouraged to keep up my pace and see classes finished up before the end of the term. New terms were scheduled based off of how well the previous term went so it never felt like I had too much on my plate at once even when I was taking more or harder classes in one term than in another. I could honestly write a short story on how my experience went with WGU, I have plenty of material from my personal account as well as that from many friends who I have encouraged to go as well. To sum it all up though; If you are looking for a University that revolves around you and your schedule, that is fully accredited and honored nationwide and works hand in hand with major certificate companies for your degree (I am an IT major so to see them working with CompTIA, AXELOS and others like CIW was a great bonus) all without costing your $10k+ a year, WGU is perfectly for you!

Kory

December 6, 2019

This is how school in the 21st century…

This is how school in the 21st century needs to be. Long gone are the days of forcing people to show up a few times a week, sit there for an hour while some old guy reads a few PowerPoint slides and makes you suffer through a class for 8-12 weeks that you could have easily passed on day one. All students are not equal in capability and experience. Why should someone with 10 years of hands on I.T. experience have to drool through a several week long into to I.T. class? If you know the material... take the final exam and move on. THAT is what makes WGU top tier. Plus, industry certifications as final exams? Are you serious?? This is how all schools in the future need to operate. WGU has lots of success stories of people passing three years of schooling in 6 months... this does happen and is possible but we're talking less than 1% of students... you have to be exceptionally gifted and no-life it to death. I took my time and finished a year of schooling in one year while working full time as Active Duty Military. I recommend WGU.

Matthew

December 6, 2019

WGU is the best

Honestly, for my lifestyle and career path, WGU has been the best. I've been working in IT for over 20 years. The classes were, for the most part, directly tied to my experience, which made it easier. The certifications are great. Each instructor was helpful as needed and the resources that the program offers are very helpful. My program mentor and I were dialed in and had a great working relationship. I do find the tests to be stressful, but that is more me than anything. I look forward to returning for my Masters in the next year or so.

Steve

November 7, 2019

M.S. IT Management Journey

I enjoyed the experience working toward my Master of Science in IT Management. The material was great for each course. Ending up with the CAPM certification is definitely a bonus. I'm not a huge fan of constantly having to be in touch with the mentors. I prefer to work at my own pace on my own terms. So that was a bit of a nuisance. It is nice to have them there, but I dont need to talk to them every week. Overall i enjoyed the experience and am glad I did it.

Eric Morehouse

November 3, 2019

The on-line school process provided me…

The on-line school process provided me with the opportunity to complete my degree. This validates all my years of experience in a way that nothing else would. This was by far the most challenging undertaking of my life. The way WGU helps you every step of the way with an advisor reaching out once a week, makes all the difference. The school also combines industry standard certifications to function as the final test for many classes. The cost per term are also quite resonable. This school is always the first one I recommend to friends and colleagues

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Expert-designed programs—certifications included.

Six years running.

New and popular programs.

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Admissions to our online IT degree programs.

Special requirements for IT degree programs:

Certifications may transfer.

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A degree with the most-wanted skills. Certs included.

Expert-designed programs—certifications included.

Six years running.

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B.S. Cloud and System Administration

Special requirements for IT degree programs:

Certifications may transfer.

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