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The college is closed December 21 through January 1 for winter break and will reopen January 2. Prospective students can still apply for enrollment online during the break, and continuing students can register for Spring semester classes.

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
The Business Analytics curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in analytical professions.
Cloud Infrastructure
This degree program provides skills and credentials that can qualify graduates for a variety of positions in organizations all over the world. Any organization that uses operating systems, virtualization, cloud computing or data storage solutions will need people trained in these disciplines.
Computer Programming & Development
The Computer Programming & Development curriculum prepares individuals for employment as computer programmers and related positions through study and applications in computer concepts, logic, programming procedures and more.
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity degree covers a broad expanse of technology concepts. This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.
Data Science & Programming Support Services
Prepares learners to design and develop desktop and web application with an emphasis on business logic and data‐driven applications.
Graphic Design
The Graphic Design program covers design principles, typography, web design and development, social media/digital marketing, UX design, and print production using industry-standard software tools.
IT Service & Support
The IT Service & Support curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information
Medical Office Administration
The Medical Office Professional curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative office personnel.
Network Management
The Network Management curriculum prepares individuals for employment supporting local- and wide-area networks. Students will learn how to use technologies to provide for data, voice, image, and video communications in business, industry, and education.
Office Administration
The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers, equipping them to respond to the demands of a dynamic, computerized workplace.
Simulation & Game Development
Students will receive hands-on training in design, 3D modeling, software engineering, animation, level design and programming for the purpose of creating simulations and games.
Web & UX Design
The Web and UX Design curriculum prepares graduates for careers in the information technology arena using computers to disseminate and collect information via the web.
Web Developer
The Web Developer curriculum prepares graduates for careers in the information technology arena using 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.