Information Technology Major
Program Overview
What is an information technology degree?
As information technology has evolved, it has become inherently multidisciplinary, in both its study and its application. IT is now everywhere; virtually all academic disciplines and industries embrace models and technologies that were once the sole domain of computer scientists. Students working toward an information technology degree have the opportunity to combine those studies with other academic areas in a truly multidisciplinary fashion, applying technological concepts and computational thinking in a knowledge domain specific to their intellectual pursuits and passions.
Why study information technology at Furman?
The emerging view of IT as a multidisciplinary field is echoed in Furman’s dedication to the concept that a liberal arts and sciences education is not about limiting yourself to a narrow field. Students are encouraged to make connections between separate interests and be active drivers on their paths toward their degrees. The IT major makes this link specific by including a cognate discipline comprised of courses from another area of study, synthesized with the computing courses in consultation with advisors and department chairs. The department offers a host of research and internship opportunities and is equipped with three main laboratories, private research workstations for students, state-of-the-art software, 3D scanning and printing facilities, a student lounge, complete wireless access and a teaching theater with video presentation facilities. Plan a visit to Furman’s beautiful campus or start your application today.
How will you learn?
Your Furman career will offer rich experiences both in and out of the classroom for a broad variety of study areas. Our focus on engaged learning leverages our strong undergraduate research, internship and study away opportunities. Engaged learning for might include participating in research projects supported by grants from organizations such as NASA, Apple Computer and the Carnegie Mellon Foundation. Small class sizes allow you to work closely with renowned professors with deep expertise in their domains. Visit our campus or request information to learn more.
Careers for information technology majors
In this knowledge-based society, information technology has evolved to become an inextricable part of nearly every imaginable field and industry. The goal of the IT major is to produce graduates with strong problem-solving skills in key information technologies.
Depending on your cognate field, a foundation in IT will be an asset in many future careers, including:
- Health care provider
- Designer
- Social media manager
- Data analyst
- Project manager
- Lawyer
- Educator
- Researcher
- Financial or investment consultant
- Software engineer
- Information architect
- User interface designer
Featured information technology courses
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11%projected growth of the IT job market from 2019-2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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5.3$trillion - global projected spending of the global technology industry, according to CompTIA
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94%placement rate for Furman students six months after graduation (employed or in graduate school)
Our faculty
Ken Abernethy
Furman’s information technology degree is designed to produce graduates with the strong problem-solving skills in specific technologies that are increasingly important to nearly every discipline or industry. Beyond careers in software design or information architecture, an understanding of IT concepts and the ability to apply them will be a valuable skill for most workers.
According to PayScale, someone who holds a bachelor’s degree in IT can expect to earn an average of $73,000 or more a year in base salary.
The IT bachelor’s degree program at Furman is typically a four-year program.
