Data & Technology

Tech is more than coding, it’s creativity, strategy, and discovery. If you love problem-solving, building systems, or using data to make sense of the world, this pathway is packed with opportunities just for you. From cybersecurity to data analytics to user experience design, explore careers that power innovation in every industry. 

This Pathway Will Help You… 

  • Explore Opportunities: Job and internship listings, skill-building programs, and career spotlight videos to help you discover what’s out there.
  •  Connect & Get Involved: Student organizations, professional associations, degree and certificate programs that align with your career interests. 
  • Get Career-Ready: Sample resumes, interview guidance, and advice blogs with tips from career coaches and professionals. 
  • Be Informed: UM graduate outcome data and labor market insights to inform your direction. 

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IT jobs are growing and so is the pay

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are driving growth in computer and information technology jobs. So much so, the number of jobs connected to IT is expected to grow by 12 percent — faster than the average for all occupations — over the …

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Tech Resume Tips: Expert Advice for Boosting Your Technology Job Application

The rapidly-growing tech industry is open to new talent, and there is a high demand for tech skills in almost any field you can think of. Despite being hit hard in 2020, the tech job market has bounced back, with …

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Information Technology Overview

In Part 1 of the Industry Overview for Information Technology, we will discuss the basics of what Information Technology is, some of the different career paths in IT, and what a typical career trajectory might look like for you. In …

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Our Outcomes

This page provides a snapshot of University of Montana student career outcomes at graduation. This information is collected from student graduation surveys and public online data sources starting just prior to graduation until 6 months following graduation in accordance with standards set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The response rates across years exhibit significant variability.  Data presented may not accurately reflect the characteristics of the entire graduating population.

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Experiential Learning Participation
  • Employment Industry
  • Employment Function
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

NACE’s First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The annual initiative provides data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale.

Contact & Location

Phone
(406) 243-2022
Address

Aber Hall, 2nd Floor
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm