Deciding if a degree in computers or information technology is right for you 25 Articles

by Christopher Kendalls

There are few different things that you should consider when deciding if a degree in computers or information technology is right from you; and this is coming from someone who pursued a degree in computer science himself. ...read more

by C.K. Naes

If you are considering a career in the Information Technology field, you are headed down a very exciting and lucrative path. Computer hardware and software continues to advance, pushing old technology out and paving the w...read more

by Niamh Brown

Computer Science and IT are attractive avenues to many people because of the income potential it can bring. This can be a dangerous lure if you're new to it and not prepared for the kind of work involved. In order to work ...read more

by Artin Tsambazis

If you're considering a career in Information Technology, you probably have a lot of questions and are wondering if it will be the best choice for your future. Before such a big commitment is made, extensive research is ne...read more

by Michael Hall

Hmmmm... a degree in Computers... or Information Technology... let me tell you what I see from the inside. I work for a major data processing company ( Oracle ) and have been in the field for over twenty five years. And y...read more

by Krishna Shanmukh

There are plenty of opportunities for software professionals in the present market. The only reason is that everything has become computerized these days. If you really want to become a software professional or softwar...read more

by Heather Myles

Many people choose to get a degree in the technology field because they have been told there is big money to make in a tech job. That may be true but it depends largely on the individual. If you are just starting out in c...read more

by Pedro Pacheco

Do you like computers? If the answer is yes then the degree is right for you. If the answer is not, then do not get a degree. Working with computers requires you to know a lot about them and for that you need to like th...read more

by Alan Fernald

When personal computers were in their corporate infancy, companies hired their computer technicians based on the sole criterion of being able to fix a computer. In the two decades since major companies did their computer ...read more

by Nisha Danny

A degree in computer science or information technology can be a gateway to higher pay checks,perks and other benefits.But a degree is just a degree.There are more things to be mastered before you step into the real wor...read more

by Shenni Bubb

Computer Science and IT are what many people decide to study, due to the financial potential and career benefits, in years to come. They foresee success and indeed it can be a remarkable venture. Yet it can be a stressfu...read more

by I'm done

Do you like solving problems? What about electronics and gadgets, do you have a knack for those as well? Do you have patience to see a problem through until its resolution? Can you document and retrace steps taken for s...read more

by B. B. James

Without a doubt, information technology careers will continue to provide above-average wages and excellent job opportunities for the next several decades. The real question is where should you get the degree - if, indeed, ...read more

by Max Gallo

Do not choose to do a degree in computers or information technology just because you enjoy tinkering with technology in a room on your own or with like-minded individuals. It is my view that you will probably be thinkin...read more

by Ted Sherman

If you're good at math, have a hard time finding a date and clip your pens in a pocket protecter, wear granny glasses and part your hair in the middle, you should pursue a degree in computers or info tech. Seriously, if yo...read more

by Sundeep Reddy

If you're considering a career in Information Technology, you probably have a lot of questions and are wondering if it will be the best choice for your future. Before such a big commitment is made, extensive research is ne...read more

by RondaLou

Responsibilities and Rewards A Career in Information Technology June 19, 2007 Abstract So, you've decided that a career in Information Technology is the way you want ...read more

by Bhumika Ghimire

After the dot com bust, many people thought that caree in computers or information technology will not remain that hot and that the number of students in IT programs will decline.Well that did not happen. Students stil...read more

by Justice Liberty

There are many things to consider if you are debating about going to college to get a degree in computers or information technology. I have a degree in computer programming and also a degree in Information Tachnology, and...read more

by M. A. McGill

The fastest growing field in both private and public sectors is the field of information technology. And that could be the biggest drawback when you analyze the consequences. It would be something akin to jumping on a movi...read more