Computer and Information Systems Manager
Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct research and design a company's computer-related activities. While some employer's hire job candidates with a bachelor's degree, many prefer those with a master's degree in business adminstration (MBA). Computer and information systems managers' median annual earnings were $108,070 in 2007.Learn More About Becoming a Computer and Information Systems Manager
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer systems analysts help a company or other organization use computer technology effectively and efficiently. Many employers prefer to hire job candidates who have bachelor's degrees and for more complex jobs, some require a master's degree. In 2007 computer systems analysts had median annual earnings of $73,090.Learn More About Becoming a Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Software Engineer
Computer software engineers design, test, construct and maintain computer programs to meet users' needs. They specialize in either software applications or software systems. Most employers prefer job candidates with a bachelor's degree in computer science. In 2007, computer systems software engineers earned a median annual salary of $89,070, while computer applications software engineers earned a median annual salary of $83,130.Learn More About Becoming a Computer Software Engineer
Computer Hardware Engineer
Computer hardware engineers research, design, develop, test and oversee the manufacture and installation of computer chips, circuit boards and computer systems. They also work with computer peripherals. To work as a computer hardware engineer one must earn a bachelor's degree. In addition, to work directly with the public, one must have a license. Computer hardware engineers earned a median annual salary of $91,860 in 2007.Learn More About Becoming a Computer Hardware Engineer
Computer Programmer
Computer programmers write the programs computers use to perform their functions. One must earn a bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, to work as a computer programmer. Computer programmers earned a median annual salary of $68,080 in 2007.Learn More About Becoming a Computer Programmer
Computer Support Specialists
Computer support specialists, depending on where they work, help either customers or co-workers with difficulties they are having using either software programs, operating systems, computers or peripherals like printers or scanners. While some employers will only hire computer support professionals who have bachelor's degrees in computer science, the level of education required in this field varies. Computer support professionals earned a median annual salary of $42,400 (median wage of $20.39 per hour) in 2007.Learn More About Becoming a Computer Support Professional
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/.
Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. O*NET Online.
