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Advances in technology mean more IT jobs, but they also mean easier IT training. There are dozens of jobs you can now train for online, from information management to network and database administration. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects rapid growth for the information technology industry in the coming years, with hundreds of thousands of new jobs opening up. With the increasing availability of online education, it's become easier than ever to earn a fully accredited IT degree through distance learning, without disrupting your current work and personal commitments.
Below is our list of the top IT jobs you can train for online, ranked by BLS data on salary, job growth, and total education time required. We weighted the rankings to give salary the most importance. Take a look through the list--and if you see one you like, just click on 'Degree Required' to start your IT training!
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Total Education Time (overall time spent in school, not length of particular program)
2 yrs or less = certificate or associate's degree 3-4 yrs = bachelor's degree 5+ yrs = master's degree or PhD |
Average Annual Salary
$ = $19k - $34k $$ = $35k - $49k $$$ = $50k - $64k $$$$ = $65k - $77k $$$$$ = $78k and up |
Industry Growth (U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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| Career | Total Ed.Time | Salary Rank | Job Growth | Overall Ranking | Degree Required | |
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| 1. | Software Engineer | 3-4 years | $$$$$ |  | 4.33 | BS, Software Engineering |
| 2. | Information Technology Manager | 5+ years | $$$$$ | | 4.25 | MBA, Technology Management |
| 3. | Network Engineer | 2 years or less | $$$$ | | 4.13 | AS, Computer Network Engineering |
| 4. | Computer Systems Analyst | 3-4 years | $$$$ | | 4.05 | BS, Information Technology |
| 5. | Information Systems Manager | 5+ years | $$$$$ |  | 4.00 | MS, Information Systems |
| 6. | Database Administrator | 3-4 years | $$$$ | | 3.86 | BS, Database Management |
| 7. | Network Administrator | 3-4 years | $$$$ | | 3.77 | BS, Network Administration |
| 8. | Computer Security Specialist | 3-4 years | $$$$ | | 3.77 | BS, Information Systems |
| 9. | Environmental Engineer | 3-4 years | $$$ | | 3.41 | BS, Environmental Engineering |
| 10. | Computer Electronics Engineer | 2 years or less | $$$ |  | 3.31 | AS, Computer Electronics Engineering |
| 11. | Industrial Production Manager | 5+ years | $$$$$ |  | 3.27 | MBA, Industrial Management |
| 12. | Electrical Engineer | 5+ years | $$$$ | | 3.23 | MS, Electrical Engineering |
| 13. | Computer Programmer | 3-4 years | $$$$ | | 3.18 | BS, Computer Science |
| 14. | Technical Writer | 3-4 years | $$$ | | 3.12 | BS, Technical Writing |
| 15. | Mechanical Engineer | 3-4 years | $$$ | | 3.01 | BS, Mechanical Engineering |
| 16. | Broadcast Technician | 2 years or less | $$ | | 2.92 | Certificate, Electronics |
| 17. | Telecommunications Specialist | 5+ years | $$$ |  | 2.29 | AAS, Telecommunications Technology |
| 18. | Computer Repair Technician | 3-4 years | $$ | | 2.26 | BS, Computer Systems |
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