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Subscribe at careercollegecentral.com 10 Computer programmers: • Write programs in computer languages like C++ and Java • Update and expand existing programs • Test programs for errors and fix faulty lines of computer code • Create and test code in an integrated development environment (IDE) • Use code libraries to simplify the writing Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer Programmers Computer Support Specialists Entry-level education: Postsecondary degree Median pay (2018): $53,470 annually Job outlook, 2016 to 2026: Growing faster than average (11% projected growth) with a projected employment change of 88,500 jobs On-the-job training: None What they do: Computer support specialists are largely employed by computer system design firms, telecommunications companies, and finance and insurance organizations. ey usually work full-time but may not have regular 9-to-5 schedules. According to the BLS, "because computer support is important for businesses, support services may need to be available 24 hours a day. As a result, many support specialists must work nights or weekends." Computer support specialists, otherwise known as tech support, analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate computer network problems, and (if all goes well) fix the problems. ey work closely with end users over the phone, by email, over chat messages, and in person. Computer support specialists: • Test and evaluate existing network systems • Perform regular maintenance to ensure that networks operate correctly • Troubleshoot local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and internet systems Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer Support Specialists Computer Systems Analysts Entry-level education: Bachelor's degree Median pay (2018): $88,740 annually Job outlook, 2016 to 2026: Growing as fast as average (9% projected growth) with a projected employment change of 54,400 jobs On-the-job training: No What they do: Most computer systems analysts work full-time in an office or from home. According to the BLS, "the further adoption of cloud computing by both large and small businesses and an increasing use of IT services in healthcare settings is expected to increase demand for these workers." Median annual wages of information technology occupations Of those requiring an associate degree or less Occupation Computer and Information Research Scientists Computer Network Architects Software Developers Information Security Analysts Database Administrators Computer Systems Analysts Computer Programmers Computer and Network Systems Administrators Web Developers Computer Support Specialists Typical education needed Master's degree Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Associate degree Postsecondary degree Median annual wage, 2018 $118,370 $109,020 $105,590 $98,350 $90,070 $88,740 $84,280 $82,050 $69,430 $53,470

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