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Career Opportunities in Computer Science |
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Computer Science graduates are found working in all sectors of the economy. The demand encompasses diverse geographic locations from large cities to rural areas. Because everyone from your neighborhood schools to Fortune 500 companies utilize technology the demand for workers to support this facet of industry is continues to grow dramatically
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According to the US Borough of Labor Statistics, Technology remains one of the 10 fastest growing industries in the Nation. Wage and salary employment is predicted to grow 55 percent by the year 2012 compared to 16 percent growth for the rest of the economy. |
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| Below are just some of the many professional opportunities available to someone with a degree in Computer Science |
| Data Systems Analyst | Turn Key Contractor |
| Computer Programmer | Web Programmer |
| Maintenance Programmer | Technology Consultant |
| Database Administrator | Web Master |
| Computer Scientist | Security Specialist |
| Software Developer | Multimedia Specialist |
| Software Engineer | Game Developer |
| Applications Specialist | Homeland Security |
| Compcierge | Computer Technician |
Network Administrator | Software Technician |
| Hardware Engineer | Data Specialist |
| Field Engineer | Systems Specialist |
| Information Systems Manager | Law Enforcement |
| Computer Systems Analyst | Communications |
| Systems integrator | Database Analyst |
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Salary Range for Computer Science graduates: |
| Associates Degree: | Bachelors Degree |
| Starting salary: | $30,394 | $50,820 |
| Median Income: | $42,634 | $85,190 |
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| Median annual earning for jobs filled by Computer Science graduates in 2005: |
Computer Scientist | $85,190 |
| Information Systems Designer | |
| Database Administrator | |
| Network Systems Manager | |
| Data Communications Analyst | |
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| *Information provided courtesy Americas Career Info Net and the U.S. Department of Labor. |