About Information Technology & Data Science
From Experience to Industry
Employers will be impressed with your level of expertise.
Through our program, you’ll be prepared to get hired right out of the gate—or even before you graduate. Your classes feature projects to help you develop a portfolio, each with hands-on experiences to get involved beyond coursework. And the numbers speak for themselves! The median salary for our 2021 graduates right out of college was $57,000 according to our First Destination Survey.
Information Technology & Data Science Emphases
Our program offers three distinct emphases. No matter what emphasis you choose, you’ll take the same core courses as any other student in the program to build a strong foundation. If you'd like to change your area of emphasis, send an email to your academic advisor, and they can get everything in order.
Data Science
Tell a story with numbers, not words. With an emphasis in data science, you’ll study and analyze data to figure out solutions. Plus, the demand for data scientists is on the rise - the field is projected to grow by 36% through 2030, offering endless opportunities for your career.
Faculty Mentor: Katie Turkiewicz
Game Studies
From the Game of Life to Mario Kart, from Monopoly to World of Warcraft. These days, the world of gaming looks different, thanks to technological advances. If you’ve got dreams of making the next big video game, game studies is the emphasis for you. You’ll build skills in communication, software design, prototyping, game design and more.
Faculty Mentor: Bryan Carr
Information Technology
Information Technology is still the "it" field—the median annual wage for this occupation was $97,430, which more than doubles the median annual wage for all occupations of $45,760. Our program focuses on concepts like cybersecurity, fundamentals of public address, modulation and functional operations.
Faculty Mentor: Phil Clampitt
Earn a Minor with Major Benefits
Information Technology & Data Science Minor
No matter what field you want to be in, developing skills at the intersection of technology and communication will help you stand out. Majors that pair well include communication, art, computer science and marketing, among others. Get in touch with us if you want to explore adding this minor.
Internships
Build your resume, network with professionals and explore different career paths with an internship.
Scholarships
Scholarships level the playing field and increase access to college, and one easy application means you’ll be considered for all UW-Green Bay opportunities.
Student Orgs
From bowling club to Esports to Psychology club, joining a student organization can help you form community on campus and expand your network.
Support From Professors
"Personally, I believe the best part of the information technology and data science program is the support from the professors. I knew that if I ever had questions about courses or opportunities in the area, I could reach out to the staff to receive guidance. Especially Dr. Carr, as the faculty mentor for the game studies emphasis."
Jaye Wyman '23
Emphasis in Game Studies
Want to know more?
Meet Bryan Carr, faculty advisor for game studies and professor here at UW-Green Bay. If you need more information about our program, he can help.