Information Technology programs in Ontario
23 programs across 12 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 70%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.
Programs
23
Campuses
12
Lowest range
70%
What this leads to
The picture for information technology as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Software developers, cloud architects, cybersecurity engineers, and data scientists are the most in-demand roles. Other positions include systems analysts, network administrators, IT support specialists, and cybersecurity experts.
In its favour
- Canada has rising demand for IT professionals in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software development
- Mid-level roles have high demand and good mobility, with professionals having 3–6 years of hands-on experience often receiving multiple job offers
- Salaries range from $50,000 to $95,000+ depending on role
- If you have in-demand skills and practical experience like a GitHub portfolio or co-op credits, hiring prospects are genuinely strong
Worth knowing
- Entry-level tech jobs are the most competitive, with a large pool of recent graduates meaning employers can be selective—you'll need a GitHub portfolio, internship experience, or co-op credits to stand out
- Employment among young software developers fell nearly 20% from their late 2022 peak
- Companies no longer need entry-level coders when AI can handle debugging, boilerplate code, and even some architectural planning
- Using AI assistance while learning led to a statistically significant decrease in mastery—participants using AI scored 17% lower than those who coded by hand
How AI is changing this work
A World Economic Forum report projects that by 2027, 60% of software development tasks could be automated to some extent. Instead of wiping out jobs, AI is shifting the tasks of developers—they are doing less routine coding work and devoting more time to overseeing AI-powered code-writing agents. One experienced engineer working alongside AI can do the work of what used to be a three-person team, and junior developers are finding themselves redundant before their careers even start. The field is genuinely exposed at entry level: routine coding, debugging, and boilerplate work are already being automated, which is where you'd typically build foundational skills. You'll need to go deeper—into systems design, architecture, AI tool management, and specialized domains like cybersecurity or cloud infrastructure—to stay ahead.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. High-demand IT Jobs in Canada 2026
- 2. The 10 Most In-Demand Tech Jobs in Canada for 2026
- 3. 2026 Canada Job Market: Tech Hiring Trends and In-Demand Roles
- 4. $72k-$128k It Canada Jobs (NOW HIRING) Jun 2026
- 5. 9,255 information technology jobs in Canada, February 2026 | Glassdoor
- 6. Best IT and Tech Jobs for 2026 | Randstad Canada
All 23 programs
- 70–75%TMUBusiness Technology Management (Part-time)
- 70%LakeheadComputer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)
- 74%WindsorMechatronic Systems Engineering
- 75–80%CarletonEngineering – Telecommunications
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales- Analytique de gestion (4 ans)
- 75–80%OttawaSciences commerciales- Entrepreneuriat (4 ans)
- 77–80%BrockData Science and Analytics – Computational Data Sciences
- 77–80%BrockData Science and Analytics – Financial Analytics
- 77–87%York (Markham)Digital Technologies (BASc)
- 78–80%OttawaInformatique (4 ans)
- 80–83%BrockBusiness Administration
- 80%OttawaComputer Science (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80%OttawaComputer Science and Mathematics (Joint Honours – 4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)
- 80–83%York (Markham)Financial Technologies (BSc, Co-op available)
- 80–83%BrockGame Design
- 80–83%BrockGame Programming
- 80–87%WesternMedia & Communications Studies
- 83–87%Queen'sComputing
- 83–90%U of T (Scarborough)Management (regular and co-op)
- 83–93%HuronManagement and Organizational Studies
- 83–87%WaterlooMathematics (Regular/Co-op)
- 87–90%BrockBusiness Administration Co-op International Dual Degree
- 90–97%WaterlooSoftware Engineering (Co-op Only)
Other subjects
- Business Studies 203
- Interdisciplinary Studies 187
- Computer Science 135
- Education Studies 117
- Environmental Studies 116
- Psychology 109
- General or Integrated Engineering 104
- Law & Criminology 101
- Media and Communication Studies 98
- Economics 95
- Biological Sciences 92
- Others in Subjects Related to Medicine 92
Ranges are what universities publish, not guaranteed cutoffs. Work out your top 6 to see which of these you actually clear.