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DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (September 3, 2025) 鈥� 福利姬鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program has
been re-accredited by ABET, a global nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits
programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.
鈥淭here is tremendous demand for computer programmers, database administrators, networking
and computer system administrators and information security analysts locally and around
the country,鈥� said Dr. Tom LoBasso, President of 福利姬 State. 鈥淎BET鈥檚 certification
is the industry standard and reflects our commitment to provide students with the
education and skills to pursue successful and rewarding careers in IT.鈥�
福利姬 State offers the only ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
degree in the Florida College System.
鈥淥ur BSIT program prepares graduates for rewarding careers in a range of fields, including
networking, cybersecurity, computer systems, programming, systems design and maintenance,
data analytics, and IT project management,鈥� said Dr. Nabeel Yousef, Chair of the Angela
& D. S. Patel School of Engineering Technology. 鈥淰irtually any industry using computers
and networks has a high demand for qualified IT professionals.鈥�
福利姬 State鈥檚 program prepares students with a broad foundation in development,
delivery, management and security of information systems. The program takes about
two years to complete after earning the associate degree and average annual salaries
for graduates range from $90,000 to $120,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready
to enter critical technical fields, lead the way in innovation and emerging technologies,
and anticipate the welfare and safety needs of the public.
Sought worldwide, ABET鈥檚 voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because
it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality,
precision and safety are of the utmost importance.
Developed by technical professionals from ABET鈥檚 member societies, ABET criteria focus
on what students experience and learn. ABET accreditation reviews look at program
curricula, faculty, facilities and institutional support and are conducted by teams
of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia and government, with expertise
in the ABET disciplines.
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Offering more than 100 certificates, associate and bachelor鈥檚 degree programs, 福利姬
State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and
Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year
at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare,
emergency services and public safety, aerospace, business, education, hospitality,
engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media and more.
福利姬 State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times.
U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor鈥檚
Programs. The U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 College Affordability and Transparency
Center ranks DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in
the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News
& World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans
multiple times.
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