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ABET only accredits programs that meet specific quality standards, recognizing individual programs, not entire institutions.
ABET accreditation is proof that a collegiate program has met the standards essential to produce graduates ready to enter the critical fields of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. Graduates from an ABET-accredited program have a solid educational foundation and are capable of leading the way in innovation, emerging technologies, and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public. –– ABET
The BS in Information Technology prepares students to apply IT to support business processes. The degree produces graduates with strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills who successfully compete for technical employment and are prepared for advanced study. The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program relate to the abilities of the graduates several years after graduation.
This BS is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Accreditation Details
Program Educational Objectives
The objectives of the BS program in Information Technology relate to the abilities of the graduates three to five years after graduation. The objectives include:
- Be employed in a position in which they have successfully used their information technology skills as evidenced by achieving improved organizational objectives.
- Progress through increasing levels of responsibility in the workplace.
- Demonstrate ethical, social and professional responsibility consistent with organizational values.
- Work effectively in teams, whether as a participant or as a leader.
- Grow through self-study, continuing education and professional development relevant to their profession.
Student Outcomes
The BS in Information Technology has the following student outcomes. Our program enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation, an ability to: Upon graduation, an ability to:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Use systemic approaches to select, develop, apply, integrate, and administer secure computing technologies to accomplish user goals.
Student Enrollment and Graduation Data
Graduation data based on summer, fall, and spring semesters
BS, Information Technology / Applied Information Technology
| 2024 - 2025 | 474 |
| 2023 – 2024 | 427 |
| 2022 - 2023 | 422 |
| 2021 - 2022 | 393 |
| 2020 - 2021 | 390 |
| 2019 - 2020 | 362 |
| 2018 - 2019 | 335 |
| 2017 - 2018 | 291 |
| 2016 - 2017 | 269 |
| 2015 - 2016 | 317 |
| 2014 - 2015 | 263 |
| 2013 - 2014 | 261 |
| 2012 - 2013 | 281 |
| 2011 - 2012 | 268 |
| 2010 - 2011 | 204 |
| 2009 - 2010 | 198 |
| 2008 - 2009 | 187 |
Current Enrollment
As of September 22, 2025
- Spring 2025 (end of term): 2,116
- Fall 2024 (end of term): 2,147
- Spring 2024 (end of term): 2,002
- Fall 2023 (end of term): 2,076
- Spring 2023 (end of term): 1,979
- Fall 2022 (end of term): 2,087
- Spring 2022 (end of term): 1,864
- Fall 2021 (end of term): 1,902
- Spring 2021 (end of term): 1,803
- Fall 2020 (end of term): 1,760
- Spring 2020 (end of term): 1,662
- Fall 2019 (end of term): 1,704
- Spring 2019 (end of term): 1,599
- Fall 2018 (end of term): 1,603
- Spring 2018 (end of term): 1,524
- Fall 2017 (end of term): 1,518
- Spring 2017 (end of term): 1,391
- Fall 2016 (end of term): 1,404
- Spring 2016 (end of term): 1,377
- Fall 2015 (end of term): 1,389