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Computer Technology Certificate

Also offered as: Technology (Graduate)

Develop advanced technical skills in networking, database systems, web technologies, and computer technology management. This graduate certificate prepares professionals to apply emerging technologies, solve complex technical challenges, and advance careers in information technology, cybersecurity, web development, and technology management.

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Degree Level
Certificate
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
4 Semesters
Credit Hours
18 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Computer, Managers, Analysts, Specialists
Computer Technology Certificate students at EIU

Why Study Computer Technology Certificate at EIU?

  • Develop advanced expertise in networking, database systems, web technologies, and computer technology management through graduate-level coursework.
  • Gain in-demand technical skills that support careers in information technology, cybersecurity, systems administration, web development, and technology leadership.
  • Flexible coursework is designed for working professionals seeking career advancement, technical specialization, or additional graduate credentials.
  • Learn from experienced faculty who combine technical expertise with practical applications and industry-relevant knowledge.
  • Study current and emerging technologies that help organizations manage information systems, digital resources, networks, and technology infrastructure.
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Computer Technology Certificate | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Computer Technology Certificate at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply networking and data communications concepts to solve real-world technology and organizational challenges.
  • Design, manage, and evaluate database systems using contemporary technologies and industry best practices.
  • Develop web and multimedia technology projects that integrate technical functionality with user-centered design principles.
  • Analyze technology systems and implement solutions that improve performance, efficiency, reliability, and security.
  • Complete applied coursework that connects technical knowledge with leadership, decision-making, and technology management practices.
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What You'll Learn

The Computer Technology Certificate at Eastern Illinois University is designed for graduate students and working professionals interested in information technology, networking, database systems, web technologies, and technology management.

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$128,947
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Computer & Information Systems…
  • Computer Systems Analysts
  • Health Informatics Specialists
  • Information Security Analysts
  • Computer & Information Research…
  • Computer Network Architects
  • Telecommunications Engineering…
  • Database Architects
  • Data Warehousing Specialists
  • Software Developers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.
Openings: Employers are expected to need at least 75,000 people for this career over the next several years. That count includes new jobs created by growth and spots opened when workers move on.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly / Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)Job Zone 4: Considerable preparationMost of these careers require a four-year bachelor's degree. They also tend to build on several years of work-related experience or training.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit ConventionalConventional interest typeYou like order and detail. This work involves organizing information or data by following set procedures and rules, usually in an office.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$9,090 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 9% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $9,090 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit. Annual limits are reduced in proportion for part-time enrollment.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing. Students who borrowed for the same program before July 1, 2026 may have different limits.

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9% of lifetime limit

$9,090 total, just 9% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

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Jeff Cranstoun
Instructor & Graduate Program Coordinator of Masters in Technology
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1335 Klehm Hall
217-000-0000
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