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Enter the growing and ever-changing fields of IT and communications. Professions in these industries range from computer hardware engineers, software developers and networking specialists to social media managers, content developers and marketing technologists.

On Campus Programs


2021–2022 Information Technology & Communications Career Outcomes

Hands-on curriculum, co-op/internship experiences, and industry partnerships lead to successful outcomes.

  Total Degrees % Employed or Continuing Education Average Salary
B.S. Computer Networking & Information Technology 44 100% $60K
B.S. Computer Science 65 100% $66K
B.S. Digital Marketing Technology 11 91% $42K
B.S. Information & Communication Technology 36 97% $62K
B.S. Professional Communication & Emerging Media 10 100% NA
Total 169 98% $62K

Partial List of Employers

   
  • 3M
  • 3RT Networks
  • Acuity
  • Allina Health
  • Alta Technologies Inc
  • Amazon
  • Andersen Corporation
  • AriensCo
  • Best Buy
  • Chemquest, inc
  • Cigna
  • Digi-Key Electronics
  • Door County Medical Center
  • Eaton
  • EPIC
  • Fincantieri Marine Group
  • Heartland Business Systems
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • HP Inc.

 

  • IBM
  • IDEXX
  • IDtech
  • J.J. Keller
  • Jamf
  • Leidos
  • Marshfield Clinic Health System
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Memorial Medical Center
  • Menards
  • Molson Coors Beverage Company
  • Morgridge Institute for Research
  • Morris Electronics
  • Nagios Enterprises, LLC
  • Ohly
  • Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI)
  • Optum
  • Pentair
  • Promega
  • RSM US LLP
  • Schneider National
  • Seagrave Fire Apparatus
  • Sentry
  • Skyward, Inc.
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Striker Brands LLC
  • The Toro Company
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Titan Communications LLC
  • Wells Fargo
  • WIN Technology
  • Wipfli

Sample Job Titles

   
  • Associate Network Engineer
  • Associate Software Developer
  • Associate Systems Administrator
  • Associate Technical Writer
  • Computer Hardware Support Technician
  • Consulting Engineer
  • Cybersecurity
  • Database Developer
  • Developer
  • Digital Content Coordinator
  • Digital Marketing
  • Director of Information Technology
  • Entry Level Software Developer
  • Frontend Software Engineer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Hardware Support Specialist
  • Information Technology Application Specialist
  • Information Technology Support Analyst

 

  • Infrastructure Administrator
  • Integration Engineer
  • IT Computer Operator
  • IT Director
  • IT Help Desk Specialist
  • IT Support Specialist
  • IT Systems Administrator
  • IT Systems Analyst
  • IT Technician
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Machine Learning Systems Engineer
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Multimedia & Website Specialist
  • Network Analyst
  • Network Engineer
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Network Specialist
  • Network Technician
  • Programmer
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Security Operations Analyst Lead
  • Senior Analytics Coordinator
  • SEO Specialist
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Software Developer
  • Software Solutions Developer
  • Supply Chain Coordinator
  • System Administrator
  • System Analyst
  • Systems Administrator
  • Unity Developer
  • Web Designer/Developer

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Fast Forward: University to develop model cybersecurity internship program with $299,000 System, state grant

A cybersecurity internship grant addressing the needs of the Wisconsin’s critical infrastructure utilities has been awarded to UW-Stout.
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New cybersecurity major aims to take a bite out of internet crime

Cybersecurity has become an issue of personal, national and international concern. UW-Stout is ready to help.
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Student team wins statewide cyber defense competition

Nine students from UW-Stout fended off hours of cyberattacks to win a statewide cybersecurity event and place high in the Midwest regional.

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