Information Technology at Athens State University
If you plan to study Information Technology, consider the program at Athens State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Athens State University is in Athens, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 information technology graduations were recorded at Athens State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Athens State University
Many students take online classes at Athens State University. Among 2,986 students, 2,141 (72%) studied exclusively online and 650 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Information Technology graduates at Athens State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at Athens State University are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at Athens State University
Among the 7 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at Athens State University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Athens State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Athens State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Those who complete Information Technology program at Athens State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.