The solid mathematical and algorithmic background and the knowledge gained in the Information Science and Technology major of information search and storage, aligning data, mining information, coding and compressing, simulating and visualizing, and analyzing risks provides a strong foundation that can be applied to a variety of disciplines and career options. Graduates in this major may work with clients as broad-ranging as social networking websites, corporations, research institutes, robotic building projects, and music theory researchers. This major is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in library science, computer science, or linguistics. Some of the job titles listed below may require an advanced degree.
Potential Career Areas:
- Data mining
- Simulations
- Analysis
- Management
- Training
- Database or network administration
- Consulting
- Defense
- Manufacturing
- Security
Sample Employers:
- U.S. Military
- Colleges and universities
- Research institutes
- Businesses
- Social networking websites
- Corporations
- Hospitals and clinics
- Nonprofit organizations
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Information Security Specialist
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$39,000 - $97,000
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Data Miner
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$65,000 - $85,000
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Information Systems Manager
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$47,000 - $85,000
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Computer Systems Analyst
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$40,650 - $65,050
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Information Technology Project Manager
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$41,700 - $79,200
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Bioinformatics Scientist
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$52,000 - $77,500
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Information Research Scientist
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$57,600 - $100,700
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Webmaster
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$34,000 - $150,000
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Scientific Programmer
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$50,000 - $75,000
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Knowledge Engineer
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$47,000 - $85,000
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Computer Support Specialist
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$40,000 - $61,000
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Information Architect
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$40,000 - $100,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).