About Electronics and Computer Technology
Why Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT)?
Hands-on, problem-solving electronics and computer technologists and technicians keep our wired world running at peak performance. Technology degree holders work in areas such as field service, sales and manufacturing, building, installing, testing, evaluating and maintaining electronic systems, tools and equipment.
With a technology degree, career options are nearly endless, with chip/component production and equipment manufacturing as well as companies involved in microtechnology, nanotechnology and biotechnology exceeding the average growth rate for new careers.
Earn your associate degree in Electronics and Computer Technology from DeVry - in just 2 years or less! - and secure your future in the hottest fields and industries as a make-it-happen, troubleshooting professional.
Why DeVry for Electronics and Computer Technology?
For students seeking the most comprehensive, hands-on and career-oriented technology degree program, DeVry will give you the best advantage. Here's why:
- Recognized leader. The Electronics and Computer Technology degree program at DeVry combines the strength of our 75-year+ history in teaching electronics and our 30-year+ history in computer degree programs to prepare you for high-demand, high-paying careers.
- Employer approved. DeVry works with computer and technology industry leaders to design programs that produce graduates who meet their needs. Plus, DeVry's technology degree holders graduate with more of the communications and teamwork skills that today's employers seek.
- Career-focused education. DeVry offers an accelerated associate degree program, application-based learning in up-to-date computer labs, accessible faculty with professional experience in the field, and access to multiple robotics and engineering design teams and organizations.
- Successful graduates. For the year ending with the February '06 graduates, 89% of DeVry Electronics and Computer Technology graduates were employed in their field and enjoying a salary averaging over $32,000. (Of graduates who actively pursued and obtained employment and those who were already employed in education-related careers within 180 days of graduation.)