The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Technology prepares students for positions in the workplace through the use of various systems, applications, languages, and products. The program consists of a common core of General Education and Computer Information Technology major core courses, combined with subject-specific courses designed to address skills within the concentration area. These subject-specific courses focus on those skill-sets identified by employers as essential in today's workplace and, where appropriate, will prepare students for industry-recognized certification examinations. The concentrations are designed to ensure that students have the proper experience, training, and skills to begin work in the chosen field upon successful completion of the chosen program of study.
Concentrations
The classes in the Vol State CIT program will also apply completely to a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University. The university courses needed for the bachelor’s degree can be completed online, making it especially attractive to people who live in the Vol State area.
Computer Information Technology A.A.S. Student Performance and Achievement Information
- 2020 to 2021: 45.3%
- 2021 to 2022: 33.3%
- 2022 to 2023: 40.6%
- 2023 to 2024: 46.3%
- 2024 to 2025: 45.5%
Source: RASI Data Hub
- Fall 2019 Freshman Cohort: 23.6%
- Fall 2020 Freshman Cohort: 30.2%
- Fall 2021 Freshman Cohort: 21.7%
Source: RASI Data Hub
- Class of 2023 – 3.70
- Class of 2024 – 3.48
- Class of 2025 – 3.43
- Class of 2023 – 2.64 years
- Class of 2024 – 2.59 years
- Class of 2025 – 2.87 years
- 61% of graduates are employed or continue with schooling
- Average yearly salary of graduates employed in the Computer Information Technology field: $50,160.00
- Received a pay raise after graduation: 20%
- Received a promotion after graduation: 4%
Cost of Program and Financial Aid
- Tuition and Fees for the entire Computer Information Technology A.A.S. program
- 4 semesters at $2579/semester = $10,316
- Average cost for books and materials is approximately $250/semester
- Total cost is approximately $11,316
- These costs assume
- The student has no financial aid
- The student is full-time and follows the recommended course sequence
- The student is not required to take learning support courses
- 94% of CIT students receive some form of financial aid assistance or scholarship.
- Financial aid availability – most students can significantly reduce the cost of attending college by using financial aid. Here is a list of commonly used financial aid in the Computer Information Technology program. Please see the Scholarships and Grants | Vol State page for more information.
First-time Freshmen ACT Score Comparison
| Semester | CIT A.A.S. | College |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 20.47 | 19.3 |
Average GPA by Semester Comparison
| Semester | CIT | B&T | Health Sci | Hum & FA | Math & Sci | Nursing | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | 2.42 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.35 | 2.13 | 3.47 | 2.56 |
| Spring 2021 | 2.84 | 2.62 | 2.76 | 2.61 | 2.41 | 3.34 | 2.75 |
| Fall 2021 | 2.66 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.55 | 2.23 | 3.29 | 2.64 |
| Spring 2022 | 2.74 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.61 | 2.45 | 3.41 | 2.77 |
| Fall 2022 | 2.52 | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.50 | 2.25 | 3.16 | 2.61 |
| Spring 2023 | 2.62 | 2.63 | 2.83 | 2.61 | 2.45 | 3.13 | 2.73 |
| Fall 2023 | 2.70 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.54 | 2.28 | 3.07 | 2.62 |
| Spring 2024 | 2.80 | 2.56 | 2.78 | 2.65 | 2.31 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| Fall 2024 | 2.99 | 2.63 | 2.81 | 2.62 | 2.39 | 3.11 | 2.71 |
