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CTE- Information Technology

The high school CTE Information Technology (IT) Career Cluster focuses on building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.

Information Technology Support and Services

The Information Technology Support and Services CTE program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with administering, testing, and implementing computer databases and applying knowledge of database management systems. This high school program may also include analyzing user requirements and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities. This may also include exploration into the research, design, or testing of computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Information Technology

High School CTE Information Technology Certifications

Information Technology Salary Information

Information Technology Occupations
Average Salary
Database Administrator
$83,075
Computer Hardware Engineer
$111,738
Computer System Analyst and Support
$87,568

Networking Systems

The Information Technology Support and Services CTE program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with administering, testing, and implementing computer databases and applying knowledge of database management systems. This high school program may also include analyzing user requirements and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities. This may also include exploration into the research, design, or testing of computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Networking Systems

High School CTE Networking Systems Certifications

Networking Systems Salary Information

Networking Systems Occupations
Average Salary
Computer Network Architects
$111,633
Computer Systems Analysts
$87,568
Computer Network Support Specialists
$68,037

Web Development

The high school CTE Web Development program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing, creating, and modifying websites. This program may also explore integrating websites with other computer applications, as well as converting written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of web and multimedia content.

Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Web Development

High School CTE Web Development Certifications

Web Development Salary Information

Web Development Occupations
Average Salary
Web Developers
$67,912
Web Administrators, Computer Occupations
$85,197
Software Developers
$104,499

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