"The metro area [D.C.] is in dire need of qualified candidates to fill technology jobs, both in technology companies and in divisions of our law firms, consulting companies, and virtually all other businesses.” -- Jay Young, president of the Washington D.C. Technology Council
As the need for technology jobs in Washington, D.C. continues, there also continues to be a lack of qualified professionals for these fields. If you feel you’re a good fit for the world of IT, you couldn’t choose a better location for job security than the D.C. area. There seem to be more jobs than there are experienced people to fill them in technology. But the first thing you need to do is earn a degree in technology in order to have the necessary skills jobs are looking for and to remain competitive when looking for an IT job.
Featured Campus-based Technology Programs in District of Columbia
- • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- University of Phoenix Campus
5 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Ste Washington, D.C.
Featured Online Technollogy Programs in District of Columbia
IT Resources in the District of Columbia (D.C.)
- Washington DC Technology Council–
- The Alliance for Public Technology—This non-profit organization, based in Washington, D.C., is the top consumer organization that focuses on broadband and advanced telecommunications technologies.
District of Columbia Information Technology Salaries
In the District of Columbia - DC, the average salary for information technology professionals is at $81,000. The mean salary in the District of Columbia - DC, according to the United States Department of Labor, is $61,500 for 2007.
Specific breakdown of Information Technology (IT) Salaries in Washington, District of Columbia
- Information Technology Professional: $81,000
- Information Technology Manager: $90,000
- Database Administrator: $86,000
- Network Administrator: $81,000
- Software Developer: $96,000
- Web Designer: $72,000
- Web Developer: $92,000
Additional District of Columbia - DC Campus Colleges Directory
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016-8001
Bennett Beauty Institute
680 Rhode Island Ave Ne Ste J, Washington, DC 20002-1269
Catholic University Of America
620 Michigan Avenue, Ne, Washington, DC 20064
Corcoran College Of Art And Design
500 17th St Nw, Washington, DC 20006-4804
Dominican House Of Studies
487 Michigan Ave Ne, Washington, DC 20017-1585
Dudley Beauty College
2031 Rhode Island Ave Ne, Washington, DC 20018-2834
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave, Ne, Washington, DC 20002-3695
George Washington University
2121 I Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20052
Georgetown University
37th And O St Nw, Washington, DC 20057
Harrison Center For Career Education
624 Ninth St Nw 4th Fl, Washington, DC 20001
Howard University
2400 Sixth St Nw, Washington, DC 20059-0001
National Conservatory Of Dramatic Arts
1556 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Potomac College
4000 Chesapeake St Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Sanz School
1720 Eye St Nw, Washington, DC 20006
Southeastern University
501 I St Sw, Washington, DC 20024-2788
Strayer University-washington Campus
1133 15th St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Technical Learning Centers
1012 14th St Nw Ste 309, Washington, DC 20005
Trinity University
125 Michigan Ave Ne, Washington, DC 20017-1094
Univ Of The Dist Of Col David A Clarke Sch Of Law
4200 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008
University Of The District Of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Washington Theological Union
6896 Laurel St Nw, Washington, DC 20012
Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016-5690