c omputer p rogramming c areers chris christensen 8/3/2011

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CAREERS

Chris Christensen8/3/2011

Education & Job Requirements

• Associates Degree– Less Income– Less Job Opportunities

• Bachelor's Degree– More Income– More Job Opportunities

• Plus 4 Years Work Experience– Most Income– Most Job Opportunities

Related Job Titles

• Programmer Analyst• Software Developer• Applications Developer• Internet Programmer• Java Developer• Web Designer/Developer• Web Programmer• Computer Programmer

JOB DESCRIPTION

A computer programmer writes, tests and maintains the detailed instructions, called programs, that computers must follow to perform their functions.

Many programmers update, repair, modify and expand existing programs.

Working Environment• A programmer generally works in

offices in comfortable surroundings.

• Many programmers may work long hours or weekends to meet deadlines or fix critical problems that occur during off hours.

• Many times a programmer may work by telecommuting (internet, email or modem).

Potential Income• Lowest 10% - $40,080• Median annual pay - $69,620• Highest 10% - $111,450 +

Examples• Software Publishers - $81,780• Computer Systems Design -

$71,040• Management - $67,170

Resources

• Overviewwww.overview.com/career_summaries/