Most IT Jobs Are in Nontech Industries

About 90 percent of job openings in IT are in nontech industries such as professional services, manufacturing and financial services, according to new research from Oracle and Burning Glass, a job-market analytics company. IT jobs for nontech employers also are less likely to require a college degree, the research found. In the tech sector, 89 percent of IT jobs require at least a four-year degree, compared to 76 percent in nontech industries.