College Closed for Memorial Day

Wake Tech is closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Prospective students can still apply online, and current students can register for Summer and Fall classes. The college will reopen Tuesday morning.

Academic Divisions

Information Technology

Information Technology education at Wake Tech is aligned with the needs of business and industry. We evaluate and revise degree, diploma, and certificate programs to make sure they prepare students to compete in the job market and meet employer expectations. We develop new programs as needed to produce graduates with the skills and credentials in the highest demand.

With more than 100 fully online programs, Wake Tech consistently ranks at the top for online instruction. It has been named the No. 1 online community college in the U.S. by several sources and is among Newsweek magazine's Top 250 online colleges and universities in 2025.

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IT programs align with the needs of business and industry, providing relevant and up-to-date degrees, diplomas and certificates that give students the skills and credentials in the highest demand.

Business Analytics
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and growth in data analysis.
Cloud Infrastructure
Gain the skills and credentials needed to work for a organization that uses cloud computing, virtualization or data storage solutions.
Computer Programming & Development
Learn computer concepts, logic, programming procedures and more to prepare for jobs as a computer programmer or related position.
Cybersecurity
Learn the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls for businesses and governmental agencies.
Data Science & Programming Support Services
Learn how to design and develop desktop and web application with an emphasis on business logic and data‐driven applications.
Graphic Design
Learn design principles, typography, web design and development, social media/digital marketing, UX design and print production using industry-standard software tools.
IT Service & Support
Learn how to use computers to process, manage, and communicate information.
Medical Office Administration
Gain the skills to prepare yourself for a medical office administrative position.
Network Management
Learn how to use technologies to provide for data, voice, image and video communications in business, industry and education.
Office Administration
Prepare yourself for a position in an administrative support career where you have to respond to the demands of a dynamic, computerized workplace.
Simulation & Game Development
Get hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, software engineering, animation, level design and programming to create simulations and video games.
Web & UX Design
Prepare yourself for a career in the information technology arena using computers to disseminate and collect information via the web.
Web Developer
Learn how to use computers to disseminate and collect information via the web.

Professional licensure

Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.