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Bibisha
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Kathmandu, Central Development Region, Nepal
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Best colleges for bachelors in information technology
I am currently on grade 12 i want to further about IT hence want to know more about it #technology #information-technology #college
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Walter Brown
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Bibisha, IT is a great field to select. I strongly agree with what Allen Moore wrote (be sure to read his comments). IT is a very broad field - it's bigger than coding, networking, administration and system analysts so consider ALL of the field's opportunities when mapping out the path for your studies. But don't stress, once you start college you'll have time to decide where you'll want to focus your attention.
About the top schools, the very top schools are extremely competitive (Carnegie Mellon, MIT, Stanford) , however, state schools offer great programs as well. I attended the University of Pittsburgh (in the top 50 and just so happens to be 2 minutes away from the top school for comp sci in the country - Carnegie Mellon). Pitt's comp sci program was rigorous and prepared me for the workforce. Also consider the large public universities like Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of California. These schools have great comp sci programs AND they have a large and active Alumni association. Being connected to one of these large institutions will pay dividends when searching for internships and when seeking post-college employment.
Good luck. ...and welcome to IT!
About the top schools, the very top schools are extremely competitive (Carnegie Mellon, MIT, Stanford) , however, state schools offer great programs as well. I attended the University of Pittsburgh (in the top 50 and just so happens to be 2 minutes away from the top school for comp sci in the country - Carnegie Mellon). Pitt's comp sci program was rigorous and prepared me for the workforce. Also consider the large public universities like Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of California. These schools have great comp sci programs AND they have a large and active Alumni association. Being connected to one of these large institutions will pay dividends when searching for internships and when seeking post-college employment.
Good luck. ...and welcome to IT!
Allen Moore
Solutions Architecture
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Florence, Alabama
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Bibisha, Great schools in the list above. Before you begin checking into any school define what about IT interests you. IT is a broad field. Is it networking, cyber security, hardware, wireless, etc. which brings you to the field? Don't forget also about the application of technology. Someone needs to look across the horizon at all of the piece parts and assemble a total solution for an organization. These are the solution or enterprise architects who are part engineer and part business manager. Tech is great but for what sake? Every great innovation needs a home so could you be looking at IT to solve business problems. Think bigger. Coding is important but knowing the value of what it can do for a business is as valuable as knowing the JSON code itself.
Check out some State schools. Also, there are a lot of Youtube learning opportunities on any IT Topic. Begin with what interests you. Look into a certification for that track on line. A market recognizable certificate will take you less than six months to complete and show schools/ employers you are passionate about a particular learning track.
Define what you what interest you in IT.
Pick a class or two to test the interest.
Narrow down your thoughts and go for a certification in that area.
Check into some schools or programs which may have a distant learning option.
Take a victory lap!
Check out some State schools. Also, there are a lot of Youtube learning opportunities on any IT Topic. Begin with what interests you. Look into a certification for that track on line. A market recognizable certificate will take you less than six months to complete and show schools/ employers you are passionate about a particular learning track.
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Natoshua Kamara
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Schaumburg, Illinois
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Great Question Bibisha. There are many great school that have great information technology programs. I researched a few and listed them below.
1. Carnegie Melon University
2. Cornell University
3. Brigham Young
4. Minnesota State University
5. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
6. Pennsylvania State University
7. John Hopkins University
8. University of Southern California
These are just a few if you have time to take a look at them. I would strongly encourage you to review the programs at these university, or others of your choosing and make sure the program will be a right fit for you. Sometimes our dream schools don't have our dream programs. You are off to a great start :)
1. Carnegie Melon University
2. Cornell University
3. Brigham Young
4. Minnesota State University
5. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
6. Pennsylvania State University
7. John Hopkins University
8. University of Southern California
These are just a few if you have time to take a look at them. I would strongly encourage you to review the programs at these university, or others of your choosing and make sure the program will be a right fit for you. Sometimes our dream schools don't have our dream programs. You are off to a great start :)
Edgar Roth, CPHIMS, CSM
Client Relations
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Honestly there are too many to list. For many years there was a "top bunch" which pioneering technology and innovation. Since then with the rapid growth and maturity of the internet and many parallel advancements, there are fantastic IT programs all over the country and world. Look into many of them as there are differences and you may find you have certain preferences. Additionally, dont discount smaller schools or state schools vs. private expensive brands.