Also called: Computer and Information Systems Manager, Head of IT
Runs the technology department of a company, school district, hospital, or city.
You approve the budget for new laptops, meet with the principal about classroom Wi-Fi, and lead the team through a ransomware scare. Half your job is technology, half is people and money.
May 2025 BLS median $175,140 for computer and information systems managers.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 9 years after high school. Bachelor's in IT or CS plus 5+ years of experience; some have an MBA.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration.
Growing much faster than average (about 16% over 10 years). BLS projects 16% growth, 2025-35.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI automates much of IT support, shrinking teams to manage; strategy, budgets, security and leadership stay human.
Classes: Business, AP Computer Science Principles, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-3021.
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