Digital Technology

Digital technology is the industry that builds the apps, websites, networks and systems everything else runs on, from software development and cyber security to data, cloud, AI and IT support. Every business is now a tech business in some way, and the US has a shortage of people with these skills.

It's a great fit if you like solving puzzles, enjoy learning new tools and want a career that can go anywhere. Many people study computer science or IT, but plenty teach themselves, do a community college course or a bootcamp, and get hired on the strength of what they've built.

At a glance

Job outlook
Growing fast
Cybersecurity, cloud, data and AI roles are growing faster than the workforce can fill them.
Median salary
$102,000
most between $75,000 and $150,000
Roles not requiring a degree
51%
across 37 occupations
Roles and settings
37
In an office, remote or hybrid, mostly at a screen and in small teams.

Sources: O*NET, IPEDS / College Scorecard, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OES)

Why Digital Technology?

The best-paid area for graduates, and one where what you can build matters as much as where you studied.

Among the better-paid areas to work in
A clear college pathway
Skills in demand in every industry
Work from anywhere

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Industry outlook

Growing fast
Cyber security, cloud, data and AI roles are growing faster than the workforce can fill them.
A pathway for everyone
Study computer science or IT in college, do a associate degree or a bootcamp, or build things yourself and show your work.

Entry requirements

Typical GPA range: Not required for most programs; 3.0 – 3.5 GPA for degree pathways
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites; a portfolio of projects or code helps for developer roles, and math is recommended for computer science degrees.
Pathways: College degrees, community college certificates, or on-the-job work.
Duration: Months to years, depending on the chosen pathway.