Department of Technology at Illinois State University

 

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ndustrial Computer Systems Career Opportunities

Industrial Computer Systems is focused upon developing professionals with the knowledge, communication skills and management ability to interface with a variety of computer industry professionals.

Skills & Knowledge Developed in this Field of Study

The Industrial Computer Systems students understand electronics to the level of interacting with electronic engineers. They understand programming structures and syntax to the level of correcting and modifying source code; and network systems to the level of LAN/WAN migration and expansion.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Industrial Computer Systems program are actively recruited for leadership roles. Initial placement positions include the following:

Career Titles

  • Network systems manager
  • LAN administrator
  • Telecommunications manager
  • Software support/training specialist
  • Technical support/sales
  • Web developer

Employers Who Have Recently Hired Our Graduates

  • State Farm
  • Country Companies
  • Progressive Impressions International 
  • Caterpillar

 

 

Salary Information

Salaries vary from urban, suburban, and rural positions; however, the typical starting salary is between $35,000 and $56,000.

Placement Statistics for Illinois State University Graduates with this major

Most graduates have found positions before graduation with 99 percent finding positions 3 months after graduation.