Sunday, February 25, 2007

The Benefits Of An Information Technology Degree

Imagine a job market so robust, you had to actually turn down offers. While most people searching for a job struggle just to get one offer, or even a call back, those with an Information Technology degree find the market to suit their needs perfectly. The benefits of having an IT degree are great, and as you are about to find, can literally change ones life.

Having an Information Technology degree is arguably one of the best certification style degrees being obtained today. There are so many companies looking for people with Information Technology degrees, it can almost be a walk in the park looking for a job. The reason for this circumstance is the great amount of companies wanting to go online, or upgrade their online presence. This is coupled with the fact that people with an Information Technology degree would be qualified to upgrade intranet networks within the company for better communication amongst employees. All of this creates a robust job market for those holding this certification.

Further, software, and the Internet are constantly changing, requiring people, and companies to make relative adjustments. This means that your job will rarely be in jeopardy because there are always new installs to do, and new websites to build. The more one learns about information technology, the more people realize that having this degree is a good idea.

The next benefit is the fact that you can do something that you love. Not many people enjoy going to work every day. In fact, over 50% of Americans have noted in a recent survey that they do not look forward to going to work. Some don’t like having a boss, while others simply don’t like their day to day duties. When one has an Information Technology degree, and consequently an IT related job, he or she is not held down by these factors. Instead, the employee is working with computers, and in many cases, acts as their own boss. This means less daily frustrations with the work environment, and more time to do what you love, and enjoy work.

Another benefit of having an Information Technology degree is the pay. Most jobs start out paying just enough to pay the rent, and buy dog food. Not enough to raise a family on. In fact, the average worker spends nearly half of their monthly income on food, and housing. With an Information Technology degree, your job status goes up, and so does the pay. Typically, besides management, IT employees receive the highest pay in the company, and that doesn’t include any freelance work they will do on their own time. This means for the first time you will have more than enough money to take care of your family, and even some to spend on a hobby, or save for your children’s college education.

The list of benefits for having these credentials could go on, and on. It is truly one of the most marketable degrees that one could earn. Coupling that with the fact that most can earn this in less than two years makes this degree choice a really smart move. Whether you are simply engaging in the technology of your dreams, or searching for a job that pays well, this is the type of degree that allow your dreams to become a reality. Having an Information Technology degree will catapult ones career to new heights, without taking 10 years to achieve. As society is changing, and technology starts to take an ever important role in the way we as a public work, this degree is bound to become more popular.

By: Andy West -

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Andy West is a freelance writer for Virginia College. Virginia College offers many Information Technology Degree programs. Visit Virginia College at www.vc.edu/site/department.cfm?deptID=2 to select the right IT program for you.