Technology skills are particularly transferable; workers can often move readily between companies and even to different industries, adapting their expertise to new settings, and focusing on where job growth offers more opportunity.
Explore careers by their typical level of education below. Click on a career title for an occupation profile with average pay, typical tasks, and more, plus links to training programs that can help you prepare
Short-term training or associate’s degree
You can enter some digital technology careers with community or technical college training, related work experience, or an associate’s degree. Here are some examples:
Computer User Support Specialists
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Web Developers
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship is a great way to earn a wage while gaining recognized credentials for a career. An apprenticeship is a paid work-based training program that combines on-the-job learning with classroom instruction. Opportunities in digital technology careers can include network support technicians, computer programmers, and cybersecurity support technicians. Visit Apprenticeship.gov and select "Technology" to learn more.
Bachelor's degree
Earning a four-year degree can qualify you for many technology careers. Explore some examples below.
Business Intelligence Analysts
Computer Network Architects
Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Programmers
Computer Systems Analysts
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Data Warehousing Specialists
Database Administrators
Database Architects
Document Management Specialists
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Health Informatics Specialists
Information Security Analysts
Information Technology Project Managers
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Search Marketing Strategists
Software Developers
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Web Administrators
Web and Digital Interface Designers