At Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology, you gain direct access to a pipeline of highly skilled, future-ready talent prepared to solve real-world business challenges. Our students combine technical expertise with strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities—making them valuable contributors from day one.
Partnering with IST allows you to build early connections with students, strengthen your brand on campus, and develop a customized recruiting strategy that aligns with your workforce needs. Whether you’re looking to fill immediate hiring demands or cultivate long-term talent pipelines, IST provides the resources, programs, and support to help you connect with the right candidates and achieve your recruiting goals.
Employer Engagement Strategy
Initiate Your Engagement
+ Post jobs in Nittany Lion Careers
+ Recruit at IST Career Events
+ Host a Recruiting Day
+ Schedule an information session
Strengthen Your Relationship
+ Partner with student orgs
+ Hire student interns
+ Plan a workshop
+ Present a guest lecture
Expand Your Partnership
+ Sponsor student projects
+ Become a Recruiting Partner
+ Engage with Nittany AI Alliance
+ Provide sponsorships
Our Majors
B.S., Artificial Intelligence Methods and Applications
Learn to design, implement, evaluate, and deploy AI-based solutions for real-world applications.
B.S., Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
Protect information, discover security vulnerabilities, and communicate the risks and impacts of cyberattacks.
B.S., Data Sciences
Analyze data to discover patterns and uncover insights that can inform better decisions.
B.S., Enterprise Technology Integration
Connect IT, AI, cloud, databases, and business intelligence to transform organizations.
B.S., Human-Centered Design and Development
Identify, design, build, and evaluate interactive technologies that enhance people’s lives.
B.S., Information Sciences and Technology
Understand core information technologies, their practical applications, and their impact on our world.
B.S., Information Technology Ethics and Compliance
Understand core information technologies, their practical applications, and their impact on our world.
B.S., Security and Risk Analysis
Address the security and risk challenges facing individuals, organizations, and the nation.
Key Recruiting Stats and Student Demographics
$83,248
average full-time starting salary
$8,538
average signing bonus (43% received one)
$21.40/hr
average intern salary
100%
complete at least one internship before graduation
45%
complete multiple internships
>500
companies actively recruiting IST students
25%
women
17%
first-generation students
20%
underrepresented by race/ethnicity
14%
international students
*Based on data pulled from the Penn State Data Digest, Penn State Post-Graduation Outcomes Survey, and the College of IST 2024-25 Internship Report.
*Starting salaries were self-reported by students who opt in to complete the Post-Graduation Survey. Starting salaries vary based on position, company, and location.
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