Informatics Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Informatics
Informatics studies the relationship between people, information, and technology. As a student in Informatics, you will learn to understand, create, and use technology to help create an inclusive and diverse future. You will always keep in mind the social and psychological aspects when applying technologies to solve problems and use the information you learned in different settings. During senior year, the student will engage in a capstone experience where the student will have the option to either take a capstone course, thesis, or internship.
Informatics also must complete an area of study called a cognate. Students can choose from 30+ areas to customize their experience. Some examples of cognates include business, biology, psychology, fine arts, music, etc.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Computer Operators
- Geographic Information Systems Technicians
- Web Administrators
- Computer Programmers
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Desktop Publishers
- Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
- Information Security Analysts
- Mapping Technicians
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
- Social Science Research Assistants
- Software Developers, Systems Software
- Web Developers
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Informatics Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Analyze
- Categorize or Classify
- Manage Data or Records
Physical or Technical
- Hand Dexterity
- Operate Equipment
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Make Decisions
- Manage Projects
Creative
- Use Intuition
- Visualize
- Synthesize or Integrate
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.