MILLEDGEVILLE —  BestColleges.com ranks Georgia Military College as one of the best institutions of higher education to offer an accredited online associate’s degree in information technology and systems programs.

GMC ranks No. 12 in the nation among 25 colleges on the list, according to a school press release.

“This accomplishment recognizes the collaborative efforts of the GMC computer information systems faculty team in developing and delivering a quality program that prepares our students with the skills and knowledge required for their next level at a four-year college or any entry-level IT career opportunity,” said Dr. Tianna Marynell, GMC’s business/computer information systems division chair.

GMC’s online information technology program educates students to design and develop desktop programming, web programming, and network systems. Earning an associate of science degree in information technology at GMC prepares students for employment opportunities and meets educational requirements for continuation towards a bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology, according to the press release.

Information technology degree majors consistently remain in the top careers with a wide variety of jobs in the computer industry.

To learn more about GMC’s online associate degree program in information technology, visit www.gmc.edu.

BestColleges.com partners with HigherEducation.com to provide students with direct connections to schools and programs suiting their educational goals, according to the press release.

To view the nation’s 25 Best Online Associate Information Technology and Systems Programs go to http://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-online-associate-in-information-technology-systems-programs/