If you have coder’s brain and are always two steps ahead of technology, we have a career for you. The information technology industry is a dynamic and entrepreneurial field that continues to have a revolutionary impact on the economy and the world around us. Consider a rewarding career in the field of information technology or cybersecurity!
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Data Entry Keyer | $15.07 |
| Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler, Weigher | $22.52 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialist | $22.37 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $40.14 |
| Computer Programmer | $43.06 |
| Applications Software Developer | $46.12 |
| Job | Average Hourly Rate* |
|---|---|
| Systems Software Developer | $33.27 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $43.90 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $44.29 |
| Electronics Engineer (Except Computer) | $49.42 |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| Academy of Information Technology & Cybersecurity | Sims Middle School |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Avalon Middle School |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Locklin Technical College |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Pace High School |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Sims Middle School |
| Computer Systems & Information Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Digital Literacy Academy | Woodlawn Beach Middle School |
| Gaming & Simulation Academy | Milton High School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Avalon Middle School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Central School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Hobbs Middle School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Holley Navarre Middle |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Jay High School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | King Middle School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Sims Middle School |
| Microsoft I.T. Academy | Woodlawn Beach Middle School |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| A.A. Computer Information Systems | Pensacola State College |
| A.S. Computer Programming and Analysis | Pensacola State College |
| Applied Cybersecurity | Locklin Technical College |
| Computer Systems & Information Technology | Locklin Technical College |
| Training Programs | Institution /School |
|---|---|
| B.S. Computer Engineering | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Computer Information Systems | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Computer Science (Specialization in - Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering or Cybersecurity) | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Electrical Engineering | University of West Florida |
| B.S. Interdisciplinary Information Technology (Specializations in - Digital Enterprise, Information Technology or Networking & Telecommunication Technologies) | University of West Florida |
| M.S. Administration (Specializations in - Cybersecurity, Database Administration, Software Engineering Administration) | University of West Florida |
| M.S. Computer Science (Specializations in Computer Science, Database Systems, Software Engineering) | University of West Florida |
To find out more about Middle and High School Career Academies in Santa Rosa County, please contact Charlin Knight at (850) 983-5058, or submit this form:
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Santa Rosa County students can make decisions about Career Academies in Middle and High Schools in Feburary and March for the following school year. See a full list of Santa Rosa County Career Academies.
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Industry
Business, Professional & Financial Services
Commercial Arts
Construction Industry
Healthcare Industry
Hospitality Industry
IMPORTANT: In each potential pathway, the ability to transfer credits from one program level to the next is dependent on a variety of factors. Statewide articulation agreements may assist in these efforts but are not available for all potential career pathways. Ongoing guidance from academic career advisors and supervisors throughout your education and training pathway is recommended.
Note: Entrepreneurial skills are frequently incorporated in different Career Pathways programs to help students prepare to launch and contribute to successful enterprises of all types.
*Salary information source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. The final education and wage rate is the decision of the hiring employer.