Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

STEM • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation.

Numbers at a glance

448th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
6
Colleges offer it
171
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
146
Women
25

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Wayne State University4
University of Central Missouri4
Average public university graduating class: 4 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Brigham Young University-Idaho83
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute72
Excelsior College6
Point Loma Nazarene University2
Average private university graduating class: 41 students.

O's Insights on Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 5% of graduates come from public universities.

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