Information Technology continues to be a growing and high-wage sector of great importance to the finance, healthcare, and high tech industries. About 78,092 people are currently employed in IT roles in the 7-county Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro. Employers continue to seek candidates with credentials; 97% of online job postings advertised during the 2nd quarter of 2019 required a certificate or some college education. Sector employment is expected to grow by 1.1% annually through 2025, but if talent shortages are addressed, could rise by about 2%.