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Library & Information Technician at Seneca Polytechnic
Ontario College Diploma · School of Arts and Science · Newnham Campus (Toronto) campus
What do you need to get into Seneca Library & Information Technician?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course
How much does Seneca Library & Information Technician cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario college diploma graduates in computer and information sciences and support services earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone.
What careers does Seneca Library & Information Technician lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Web DeveloperBuild the websites and web apps people use every day. A cheap way into tech, and a crowded one.$80kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- IT Support TechnicianFix the laptop, reset the password, get the office printing again. The fastest way into an IT (information technology) career, and the ladder everyone else climbed.$65kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Network AdministratorKeep the wires, Wi-Fi and firewalls running so everyone else can work. A 2-year diploma and one big certification get you in.$75kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Business AnalystThe translator between the people who need software and the people who build it. A business or IT (information technology) degree and a talent for asking questions.$94kTypical pay3 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Cloud EngineerBuild and run the rented computers, storage and networks that most software now lives on. Certifications count for more than your degree.$96kTypical pay3 to 6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Cybersecurity AnalystWatch for attacks and stop them. High pay, real shortage, and the government is one of the biggest employers.$103kTypical pay2 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study computing and IT?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Animation and Game DevelopmentLoyalist, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,777 |
| Applied Artificial IntelligenceGeorgian, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI): Software Engineering TechnicianLambton, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $4,250 |
| Artificial Intelligence: Honours BachelorDurham, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,481 |
| Artificial Intelligence: Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Centennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $3,176 |
| Baccalauréat en informatiqueBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Baccalauréat spécialisé en informatiqueBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Applied ComputingCambrian, Ontario | 65% minimum average | Not published |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: senecapolytechnic.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: senecapolytechnic.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: senecapolytechnic.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Seneca Polytechnic. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.