Career Snapshot

Careers and Internships

Whether it's through internships, externships, experiential learning opportunities, or full-time careers, IST students and alumni make a difference in countless industries and with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies, to Silicon Valley startups, to government agencies, and everything in between. See which companies are hiring Penn State graduates, where alumni are living, and how much they earn by visiting the University’s “We Earn” dashboard.

100%

Of undergraduates complete internships

60%+

Of undergraduates complete multiple internships

84%+

Of undergraduates receive job offers from their internship provider

$78,000

Average starting salary for undergraduate alumni

2,100+

Professional and experiential opportunities posted to Nittany Lion Careers for IST students

700+

Employers recruit IST students annually

Enrollment in Undergraduate Majors

The College of IST offers six bachelor of science degree programs that equip students with the technological expertise, business savvy, and communication skills to thrive in today's global economy. Our programs are constantly adapting to real-world needs, ensuring our graduates are prepared with the latest knowledge and practices.

348

Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations

182

Data Sciences (Applied Data Sciences option)

34

Enterprise Technology Integration

82

Human-Centered Design and Development

216

Information Sciences and Technology

231

Security and Risk Analysis

628

College of IST Pre-major

Employment by Industry

Every industry needs the skills that IST graduates bring to the table. And as new technologies and industries emerge and as established ones evolve, our students and alumni are equipped to handle the changing needs of industry and society.

50%

Consulting

13%

Financial

12%

Technology

9%

Government/Defense Contracting

5%

Insurance/Health Care

11%

All Other Employers


Top States for Employment

Our students come to campus from across the country and around the world. After graduation, they leave campus for opportunities near and far, making meaningful impact on a global scale.

29%

Pennsylvania

14%

Virginia

8%

New York

7%

Maryland

7%

New Jersey

3%

Washington, D.C.

3%

North Carolina

All stats are for the University Park campus in 2020 unless otherwise noted.

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Office of Career Solutions and Corporate Engagement

E103 Westgate Building
University Park, PA 16802

Appointments

careers@ist.psu.edu
(814) 865-4509