Jobs are available…
IT and computing jobs are among the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. Average projected growth of all U.S. occupations between 2010 and 2020 is 14%. Jobs in computing and IT are expected to increase by 22% during the same period.
…and pay well
Salaries in IT and computing are high and can take less time to achieve than those in other sectors.
With a two-year degree or technical certification… |
Some Job Titles Include |
Projected Growth 2010-2020 |
2012 Average Annual Wage |
2012 Average Hourly Wage |
Computer Support / Help Desk Specialist |
18% |
$46,260 |
$22.24 |
Network Technician |
18% |
$46,260 |
$22.24 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
19% |
$68,560 |
$32.96 |
Medical Record, Health Information Technician |
21% |
$32,350 |
$15.55 |
Environmental Engineering Technician |
24% |
$43,390 |
$20.86 |
With a four-year or advanced Computer Science degree… |
Sample Job Titles |
Projected Growth 2010-2020 |
2012 Average Annual Wage |
2012 Average Hourly Wage |
Computer Security Specialist |
22% |
$75,660 |
$36.37 |
Web Developer or Web Site Manager |
22% |
$75,660 |
$36.37 |
Database Administrator |
31% |
$73,490 |
$35.33 |
Network & Computer Systems Administrator |
28% |
$69,160 |
$33.25 |
Software Developer |
30% |
$90,530 |
$43.52 |
Computer Software Engineer |
9% |
$98,810 |
$47.50 |
Computer Scientist |
19% |
$100,660 |
$48.39 |
Get started now!
- Take math, IT, and computer science classes.
- Look for extracurricular computing activities.
- Do research and meet with advisors at two-year colleges.
- Ask about certification programs recognized by local technology companies.
- Learn which courses apply to a four-year degree or major (if you plan to transfer).
- Apply for admission to community college.
- Develop a program plan with a faculty member or academic advisor for the degree you’re considering.
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