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Also offered as: Computer Technology Certificate (Graduate Certificate) , Data Security & Science Certificate (Graduate Certificate) , Quality Systems Certificate (Graduate Certificate) , Training & Development Certificate (Graduate Certificate) , Work Performance Improvement Certificate (Graduate Certificate)

The Master of Science in Technology at Eastern Illinois University prepares students for leadership roles in today's technological and global environment. Through a flexible, student-focused curriculum, students develop advanced technical, professional, research, and communication skills that support success in a wide range of technology-related careers.

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Degree Level
Master of Science
Delivery
In Person / Accelerated
Time to Degree
4 Semesters
Credit Hours
32 Total, 32 in Major
Careers
Technologists, Technicians, Computer, Managers, Scientists
Technology students at EIU

Why Study Technology at EIU?

  • Develop advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and technical skills for today's technology-driven organizations.
  • Customize your degree through flexible electives and graduate certificate options aligned with your career goals.
  • Enhance your marketability with a graduate degree focused on technological and global leadership.
  • Learn from accessible faculty who provide personalized guidance and support throughout the program.
  • Prepare for leadership careers across technology, manufacturing, education, training, and organizational development.
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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
Technology | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Technology at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply technology concepts to real-world organizational challenges through graduate projects and coursework.
  • Design technology-based solutions that improve organizational performance and effectiveness.
  • Conduct research and analysis activities that strengthen professional decision-making and leadership skills.
  • Develop communication and project management skills through collaborative assignments and presentations.
  • Explore practical applications of technology within diverse industries and global organizations.
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Hands-On Experience, Technology students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Master of Science in Technology at Eastern Illinois University prepares students to become effective leaders in today's technology-driven workplace. Designed for working professionals, the program develops advanced technical, managerial, and leadership skills that help graduates identify, implement, and manage innovative solutions within modern organizations. One of the program's greatest strengths is its flexibility.

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$76,047
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

  • Industrial Engineering Technologists…
  • Computer & Information Systems…
  • Computer & Information Research…
  • Database Architects
  • Data Warehousing Specialists

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.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
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: ~$16,160 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 16% 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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16% of lifetime limit

$16,160 total, just 16% 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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Professor and Chairperson
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