Information Technology 10000 Information Technology none sub_topic Earning an associate's degree in information technology and computer science is a great way for someone interested in technology to get their foot in the door of a career in this field. Professionals with an Associate's degree in IT/CS are able to enter into positions with starting salaries ranging between $30,000 and $60,000 a year. Career opportunities for CS Associate Degree holders include entry-level programmers, support technicians, network administrators, operations and repair, help desk support, and computer operators. This degree can also enable students to transfer into a four year program with two years already completed. To learn more about IT & Computer Science programs, <b>request free information packets</b> from the schools listed below.<BR> 0 0 0 10010 <ul><li> An associate's degree in computer science or information technology can be used to transfer to a 4 year program, or can it can bring a professional straight into the working world. </li> <li> Specialized training and experience are essential for getting a job in this field.</li> <li> Entry level annual salaries for computer science and information technology professionals ranges from $30,000 to #60,000.</li> </ul> <p><b>How does someone earn an associate's degree in computer science?</b></p> <p>An associate's degree is earned after about two years of study. A computer science associate's degree focuses on computer design, computer programming, and user interfaces. Most computer science associate degree programs require incoming students to have a high school diploma or GED, with a strong background in math, writing and computer skills. Some programs are offered exclusively on-campus, at a community college, exclusively online, or through a combination of the two. Once an associate's degree is earned, students have the decision to go directly into the work force, or go further, into a bachelor's degree program. </p> <b>What career opportunities are available for someone with an associate's in computer science?</b> <p>Finding a job in the computer science field depends on two factors: what degree a person already has, and what kinds of specialized training a person has had. Most likely, if a professional has a degree and some experience, they won't have too much trouble finding a job in this field. Positions in development are the most highly competitive and highly paid in this field. An associate's degree is usually adequate for placement as a network or data communication analyst, such as a web-master. Other positions a person with an Associate's degree could be qualified for are systems developers, sales representatives, consultants, business programmers, and program coding clerks. </p> <b>What are the advantages and disadvantages of earning an associate's degree in computer science?</b> <p>Most associate degrees are distinctly designed to give vocational training for a specific part of the computer science field. This focused training is sometimes more attractive to employers than the training given in more generalized bachelor's degree programs. On the other hand, earning an associate's in computer science does limit career opportunities to a very narrow field of picking. However, it will open the door to a career plush with opportunity. </p> <b>How much money does a career in computer science offer?</b> <p>Entry-level salaries for computer science professionals range between $30,000 and $60,000 a year. Income varies greatly on the specialization and the workplace.</p> associates-it Associate in IT/CS Associate Degree in IT / CS 10020, 10030, 10050, 7390, 10350, 10335 Computer Science & Information Technology (IT) Associate Degree Programs 1 0