
Online IT Degree

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We've helped students like you earn their degree faster by accepting college credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
With our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), you’ll develop career-relevant skills in operating systems, cybersecurity, programming and more. Learn how to apply information technology theories and practices to real-world business challenges. Whether you’re exploring the field or have prior IT skills, you’ll gain fundamental and advanced knowledge to prepare for your next step, sooner.
Transfer eligible credits and potentially earn even more credits if you have IT industry certifications and work experience. Then, customize your program with elective tracks and certificates to possibly earn multiple academic credentials when you graduate. Browse certificate specialization areas.
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Courses
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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our information technology degree is built with input from industry leaders. Our courses cover relevant and timely topics such as cybersecurity, evolving cloud infrastructures, programming languages, software tools for project management and more. These courses help prepare you for diverse careers in IT.
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Core and Elective Courses
General Education Courses
Elective Courses
Online IT degree requirements
You’ll need 120 credits to complete the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
Our engaging and interactive online information technology courses enable you to learn, practice and apply career-relevant skills to real-world scenarios. Experience simulated hands-on labs and test environments to put what you learn into action. Plus, take advantage of a myriad of learning resources.
Schedule
Both the on-campus and online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program feature the same courses, and your academic counselor will help you schedule them.
If you’re located in Phoenix, this information technology degree may be offered as a blended program. This means you’ll start at the Phoenix campus to complete your general education courses, and then transition to online learning for your core program courses.
Our blended option offers you more flexibility in how you attend class for your BSIT program. You can choose to attend class on campus when desired. This gives you the opportunity to connect locally and gain foundational learning skills prior to attending class online for your core coursework.
Specialize your online IT degree
Tailor your bachelor’s program to your career aspirations by adding a certificate – or two – onto your tech degree. Graduating with a certificate can provide you an opportunity to specialize in a specific area to further build out your core information technology acumen. Work with an enrollment advisor to add a certificate to your online IT degree as part of your electives. Your IT certificate options include:
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Prepare to take industry-aligned certification exams
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology prepares you to sit for industry certification exams for Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC Council). These exams include:
Demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a specific area that’s aligned to current IT industry needs, and potentially earn an industry recognized credential when you graduate or shortly thereafter. These additional credentials may help you enter the field or prepare for next level roles in IT.
Discounts on exam vouchers and prep materials may be available. Learn more about our tech-aligned learning.
Tuition
Paying for school
Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.
What affects the overall cost of my program?
Your full program cost can vary by:
- Savings opportunities. Your cost could be reduced with eligible transfer credits, scholarships, employer discounts and more. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience on average saved $11K and 1 year off their undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix.
With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.
Discover ways to save time and money on your degree with our Savings Explorer® tool:
Graduate faster with our 3+1 transfer pathway
Transfer up to 3 years (87 credits) of general course requirements from a participating community college hassle free and complete your Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree in a little over 1 year at University of Phoenix. Plus, save $144 on every 3-credit course.
Other ways to save on time and tuition
Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch.
Transfer credits
Your prior eligible college credits can lower your cost and help you graduate sooner. As a transfer-friendly university, we accept eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions.
Employer tuition benefits
Are you employed? Check to see if your employer has an alliance agreement with us for education benefits. This can help you save money while gaining skills that could apply to your job.
Credit for life experience
We look at all your relevant experience, from parenting to past jobs, to help you get the college credits you deserve. For every 3 credits earned, shave 5 weeks off your degree.
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How to pay for college
Paying for school can be intimidating, but we’re here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan.
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a bachelor's in IT?
Your online IT degree teaches career-relevant skills that will help you learn what it takes to become a practitioner in your profession. You’ll learn how to apply these skills to real-world scenarios in the workplace, which will help you prepare for diverse employment opportunities in the dynamic and evolving IT industry.



17% growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , job growth for computer and information systems managers is projected to be much faster than average between 2023 and 2033.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Information technology industry spotlight
Information technology is a vast sector spanning computers, networks, information systems, databases, cloud technologies, programming languages, data storage, data security and more. Throughout the country, there’s a rapidly growing market for computer and information systems managers.
48,000+
The number of computer and information systems manager openings projected each year, on average, over the decade.
$127,180—$207,850[1]
The 25th to 75th percentile wage range estimate for computer and information systems managers in May 2022.
[1] The salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of University of Phoenix. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual. University of Phoenix does not guarantee employment, salary level or career advancement. BLS data is not geographically based
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your online IT degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request prior transcripts
- No SAT/ACT required
- No essay required
- We’ll request transcripts at no cost to you, when possible, and we accept eligible credits from over 5,000 accredited institutions.
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
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You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

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Receive 1-on-1 support
You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]
[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)
Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.
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IT Student Experience
Online learning
Our engaging and interactive online courses include simulated labs and test environments to mimic real-world scenarios. You’ll also have access to video content and learning resources.
Join a Recognized Student Organization
As a high-performing student pursuing an online IT degree, you may be eligible to join one of the leading international honor societies for technology, Epsilon Pi Tau – Delta Sigma.
Around-the-clock support and resourcess
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Faculty Spotlight
Learn from professionals working in IT
As a university built for working adults, we believe you should be taught by faculty who practice what they teach. The IT curriculum they teach today is designed to help you make an impact in your day-to-day work tomorrow, bridging the gap between academics and industry knowledge.

Daniel D'Urso, MBA, MS Computer Science
Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology

Edward Spear MIS, MS CIS, MS MGMT, MS HRM, MS Global MGMT, Doctoral Candidate MIS
Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology

Sharon Golett, MS
Associate Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology

Tony Buenger, MS
Associate Faculty, College of Business and Information Technology
Accreditation
Accredited for 45+ years
Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org . Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students.
Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.