Information Technology & Communications

Upgrade your career options with degrees that converge on the frontier of media and technology.
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Enter the growing and ever-changing fields of IT and communications. Professions in these industries range from computer hardware engineers, software developers and networking specialists to social media managers, content developers and marketing technologists.

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2021–2022 Information Technology & Communications Career Outcomes

Hands-on curriculum, co-op/internship experiences, and industry partnerships lead to successful outcomes.

  Total Degrees % Employed or Continuing Education Average Salary
B.S. Computer Networking & Information Technology 44 100% $60K
B.S. Computer Science 65 100% $66K
B.S. Digital Marketing Technology 11 91% $42K
B.S. Information & Communication Technology 36 97% $62K
B.S. Professional Communication & Emerging Media 10 100% NA
Total 169 98% $62K
Partial List of Employers
  • 3M
  • 3RT Networks
  • Acuity
  • Allina Health
  • Alta Technologies Inc
  • Amazon
  • Andersen Corporation
  • AriensCo
  • Best Buy
  • Chemquest, inc
  • Cigna
  • Digi-Key Electronics
  • Door County Medical Center
  • Eaton
  • EPIC
  • Fincantieri Marine Group
  • Heartland Business Systems
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • HP Inc.

 

  • IBM
  • IDEXX
  • IDtech
  • J.J. Keller
  • Jamf
  • Leidos
  • Marshfield Clinic Health System
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Memorial Medical Center
  • Menards
  • Molson Coors Beverage Company
  • Morgridge Institute for Research
  • Morris Electronics
  • Nagios Enterprises, LLC
  • Ohly
  • Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI)
  • Optum
  • Pentair
  • Promega
  • RSM US LLP
  • Schneider National
  • Seagrave Fire Apparatus
  • Sentry
  • Skyward, Inc.
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Striker Brands LLC
  • The Toro Company
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Titan Communications LLC
  • Wells Fargo
  • WIN Technology
  • Wipfli
Graduate Job Titles
  • Associate Network Engineer
  • Associate Software Developer
  • Associate Systems Administrator
  • Associate Technical Writer
  • Computer Hardware Support Technician
  • Consulting Engineer
  • Cybersecurity
  • Database Developer
  • Developer
  • Digital Content Coordinator
  • Digital Marketing
  • Director of Information Technology
  • Entry Level Software Developer
  • Frontend Software Engineer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Hardware Support Specialist
  • Information Technology Application Specialist
  • Information Technology Support Analyst

 

  • Infrastructure Administrator
  • Integration Engineer
  • IT Computer Operator
  • IT Director
  • IT Help Desk Specialist
  • IT Support Specialist
  • IT Systems Administrator
  • IT Systems Analyst
  • IT Technician
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Machine Learning Systems Engineer
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Multimedia & Website Specialist
  • Network Analyst
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Network Specialist
  • Network Technician
  • Programmer
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Security Operations Analyst Lead
  • Senior Analytics Coordinator
  • SEO Specialist
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Software Developer
  • Software Solutions Developer
  • Supply Chain Coordinator
  • System Administrator
  • System Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • Unity Developer
  • Web Designer/Developer

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