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
B.S., Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations
B.S., Data Sciences
B.S., Enterprise Technology Integration
B.S., Human-Centered Design and Development
B.S., Information Sciences and Technology
B.S., Information Technology Ethics and Compliance
B.S., Security and Risk Analysis
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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