Description:

• Write, update, test, and modify computer programs according to project specifications. Work with team members on converting design into coded instructions.

Salary Range*:

• $44,000 - $67,000.

Job Growth:

• -4.1% from 2006-2016.
  

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or information systems.

Relevant Military Job:

• Computer systems specialist.

Branch of Service Offering Job:

• Air Force; Army; Marines; Navy.
  

Core Skills:

• Analyze needs and product requirements, systems analysis, troubleshooting, complex problem solving, critical thinking.

Examples of Employers:

• EDS; Microsoft; Raytheon; Computer Sciences; Proctor & Gamble; UPS; colleges and universities.

Job Openings:

• 91,000 total from 2006-2016.

Difficulty for Entry:

• Medium to High, due to education requirements and slowing growth of jobs.

Sources: PayScale; Bureau of Labor Statistics.

*Note: Salaries will vary based on years of relevant work experience,
education, and other employer requirements.