CTE- Information Technology
The high school CTE Information Technology (IT) Career Cluster focuses on building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.
Information Technology Support and Services
The Information Technology Support and Services CTE program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with administering, testing, and implementing computer databases and applying knowledge of database management systems. This high school program may also include analyzing user requirements and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities. This may also include exploration into the research, design, or testing of computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Information Technology
- Join TSA
- Job shadow a database administrator or computer hardware engineer
- Earn an IT certification
High School CTE Information Technology Certifications
- Business Information Processing
- Cloud Essentials+
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
- Computer Repair Technology - Job Ready
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
Information Technology Salary Information
Information Technology Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Database Administrator | $83,075 |
Computer Hardware Engineer | $111,738 |
Computer System Analyst and Support | $87,568 |
Networking Systems
The Information Technology Support and Services CTE program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with administering, testing, and implementing computer databases and applying knowledge of database management systems. This high school program may also include analyzing user requirements and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities. This may also include exploration into the research, design, or testing of computer or computer-related equipment for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Networking Systems
- Join TSA
- Job shadow a computer network architect or support specialist
- Earn an IT certification
High School CTE Networking Systems Certifications
- Cisco 100-490 RSTECH Supporting Cisco Routing and Switching Network Devices
- Cisco CCNA (200-301) Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Server+
- Computer Networking Fundamentals - Job Ready
- Google Cloud Certified Professional - Cloud Architect
- Information Technology Specialist: Networking
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
- Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
Networking Systems Salary Information
Networking Systems Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Computer Network Architects | $111,633 |
Computer Systems Analysts | $87,568 |
Computer Network Support Specialists | $68,037 |
Web Development
The high school CTE Web Development program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with designing, creating, and modifying websites. This program may also explore integrating websites with other computer applications, as well as converting written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of web and multimedia content.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Web Development
- Join TSA
- Participate in a coding or computer programming club
- Create a web page
- Earn an Oracle or web certification
High School CTE Web Development Certifications
- Certified Web and Mobile App Developer Apprentice
- Certified Web Animator Associate
- CodeHS Python Level 1 Certification
- CodeHS Web Design Level 1 Certification
- Information Technology Specialist: HTML and CSS
- Information Technology Specialist: HTML5 Application Development
- Information Technology Specialist: JavaScript
- Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
- Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer
- Web Design- Job Ready
Web Development Salary Information
Web Development Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Web Developers | $67,912 |
Web Administrators, Computer Occupations | $85,197 |
Software Developers | $104,499 |
Sources and Additional Information on CTE and Information Technology:
- Texas Education Agency- CTE Approved Programs of Study
- Analytic Steps- What is Information Technology
- Brainstation- How to Become a Web Developer
- ComputerScience.org- Database Administrator Training
- Information Technology Support and Services Program of Study
- Web Development Program of Study
- Networking Systems Program of Study
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