College of Engineering & Information Sciences

Electronics and Computer Technology Careers Overview

The more technology changes and grows, the more demand there is for trained professionals to create and maintain it. Your DeVry University education will give you the cutting-edge skills and talents to enter a field in which the new career growth rate is exceeding the national average. You can find a career in chip/component production, equipment manufacturing, microtechnology, nanotechnology, or biotechnology. Whether working as a consultant or on staff for a prestigious firm, you can apply your specialized education to design and implement hardware-based solutions to challenging technical problems.

Areas of Opportunity

When you earn your associate degree in Electronics and Computer Technology from DeVry University, you'll be equipped for a specialized career in a wide variety of industries. Here are some of the specific computer careers you could pursue:

  • Computer Support Specialist: These specialists provide support, advice, and technical assistance to computer users through a help desk, a support services firm, or the IT department of a large company. They also may help get users up to speed on new technologies and write training manuals.
  • Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repair Specialist: As a technology installer and repair specialist, you'll work with intricate components to keep electrical and electronics equipment working smoothly.
  • Computer and Office Machine Repair Specialist: Using high-tech tools and diagnostic software, these highly skilled, mobile professionals diagnose and correct problems in a wide variety of electronics equipment, from photocopiers to the most sophisticated computers.

Industries

Careers in electronics and computer technology are available in a variety of industries, including:

  • Communications
  • Consumer products
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical
  • Research
  • Security

Career Options

DeVry University graduates in Electronics and Computer Technology will be prepared for computer careers in areas such as:

  • Electronic system equipment installation/maintenance
  • Manufacturing equipment installation/maintenance
  • Wide area network and local area network installation/maintenance
  • Wireless communication systems installation/maintenance
  • Telecommunications systems installation/maintenance
  • Technical field service
  • Technical sales/sales support
  • Research and development support
  • Quality control

For related career paths, see all degree programs offered by the College of Engineering & Information Sciences.

The DeVry University Career Advantage

Whether you are looking to attend a traditional campus or an online university, DeVry University is the place where you can gain the skills, credentials, and respect you need to succeed in the world of electronics and computer technology. The proof is in the numbers. For October '07, February '08, and June '08 classes in all DeVry programs and locations combined, 92% of DeVry University graduates in the active job market held positions in their chosen field within 6 months of graduation and earned an average salary of $45,000.