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Computer Technology Certificate

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, 17 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.
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing 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 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • 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 Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Conventional

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, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at EIU's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

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.

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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
jscranstoun@eiu.edu
1335 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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Gabe Grant
Professor and Chairperson
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1030 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
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