Which degree for the IT field

Most all employers will require you to have some kind of degree. A LOT will accept just an Associates. It is the certifications that show your worth. The more certifications you get the better your chance is at getting a job in IT. First you want to find at least a career college that is nationally accredited. Second you don't have to worry too much about math unless you want to be in engineering. There really isn't much math. After all, the computers can do it for you. Mainly you want to focus on the certifications. A+, C+, Network+, Linux+, MCSA, MCSE, etc. Find an area of specialty after you get started in school and focus on that. Some of the most in-demand are Network Security, Virtualization, Forensics, and Infrastructure Design and Implementation. If you are any good at it any one of those can net you a job making 6 figures in the right area. Just go one step at a time and don't rush into it. You will do nothing but confuse yourself. Hope this helps answer what you were asking.

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Schools in Louisiana are accredited by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - http://www.sacs.org). That accreditation is recognized nationwide.

Edit: To determine if the school in which you are interested is accredited by SACS, go to this page, http://www.sacscoc.org/, click on Louisiana, and check the results.