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Posted by : Christina Jeffries
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates that three-quarters of the IT jobs that open between now and 2010 will call for a four-year bachelor's degree. The BLS also reports that two-thirds of the current IT workforce have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a wide range of areas. That underlines how the chasm between college degrees and IT certifications is shrinking.
What are your options in merging these two often disparate worlds? They're plentiful:
Four-year computer science degrees are great for fundamental knowledge in IT. Be warned, though, that they offer little training in the day-to-day aspects of IT. Computer information systems degree programs and private IT colleges tend to be stronger on the practical side of IT training.
IT-related master of science (MS) programs are usually meant for working professionals, or as a way to prepare students for study at the doctoral level. Some MS programs offer preparation for advancement to management-level jobs, while others are geared toward expanding your skillset into new IT disciplines or to prepare you for work in a highly specialized IT area.
Two-year degrees from community colleges are cheap and convenient, but that doesn't mean they're not valuable. Think of community college offerings as a good shortcut to prepare you for your start in IT: low and intermediate-skilled IT jobs. Also, two-year degrees often focus on more practical applications of IT.
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