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Computer Support Specialists $28,720 - $35,460 Associate’s Degree

Computer Systems Analysts $48,330 - $58,480 Associate’s Degree** Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, $39,710 - $54,610 Associate’s Degree**and Computer Network Architects

Network and Computer Systems Administrators $40,440 - $55,080 Associate’s Degree**

Software Developers, Application and Systems $53,705 - $70,370 Associate’s Degree**

**Some employers may require a bahelor’s degree. For students seeking a bachelor’s degree, the Maricopa Community Colleges offer courses in information technology that transfer to all three of Arizona’s public universities.

For anyone who plans to enter the job market in this field, a strong knowledge base in English and math, along with critical thinking, complex problem solving, systems analysis, and reading comprehension skills are a must.

High school students should meet with an advisor/guidance counselor to create an appropriate career action plan that may include high school classes in:

• Computer Programming• Engineering Science• Math• Physics• Web Design

Ever wonder how information and computers work together to help companies? Information technology (IT) has as much to do with managing data as it does with computers, and IT jobs are spread across all types of businesses.

Information is best supported by computer technology, and any company that uses computers in its day-to-day operations requires IT support. Employment in this field is expected to grow because of increased demand for the design, construction, and management of computer networks, network and computer systems security, mobile technologies, custom programming services, data processing and hosting, cloud computing, and web broadcasting. The healthcare industry’s ongoing move to electronic records will also drive employment growth in IT.

COMPUTER SCIENCE Advanced Computer Usage and Applications Rio SaladoAdvanced Web Designer MesaBusiness Office Computer Applications GlendaleComputer and Information Technologies South MountainComputer Applications: Technology Estrella MountainComputer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Advanced MesaComputer Applications: Microsoft Office Specialist/Basic MesaComputer Applications: Office Specialist/Core Level Chandler-GilbertComputer Applications: Office Specialist/Expert Level Chandler-GilbertComputer Business Applications Chandler-GilbertComputer Hardware and Desktop Support Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, ScottsdaleComputer Hardware and Network Support ScottsdaleComputer Information Systems GateWay, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale, South Mountain

Computer Science, continued Computer Information Technology Paradise ValleyComputer Networking Technology Paradise Valley Computer Programming Mesa Computer Support Specialist Maricopa Skill Center Computer Systems Maintenance Paradise Valley Computer Technology Rio Salado Computer Usage and Applications Rio Salado Database Development Scottsdale Geographic Information Systems* Mesa Geospatial Technologies Mesa Information Security Glendale Information Security Administration Glendale Information Security Technology Glendale Information Security Wireless Networks Glendale Information Technology Chandler-Gilbert Information Technology Support South Mountain *Also in Agriculture

Occupation Annual Entry-Level Wage Range* Typical Training Required

Information Technology

Program Program College/Skill Center College/Skill Center

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2011

(Sources: O*Net 2012 and Arizona Tech Prep 2011)

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**Some employers may require a bahelor’s degree. For students seeking a bachelor’s degree, the Maricopa Community Colleges offer courses in information technology that transfer to all three of Arizona’s public universities.

Computer Science, continued Information Technology: Cisco Networking South Mountain Information Technology: Computer Applications Specialist South MountainInformation Technology: Network Security South MountainInformation Technology: Network Server South MountainInformation Technology: Programming and Systems Analysis South MountainInformation Technology: Web and Graphic Design South MountainLinux Associate Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, MesaLinux Networking Administration Estrella Mountain, Glendale, MesaLinux Professional Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise ValleyMicrosoft Applications Development Paradise Valley Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) Administrator Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Paradise ValleyMicrosoft Desktop Support Technology Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Paradise ValleyMicrosoft Networking Technology Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Paradise ValleyMicrosoft Server Administration Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Paradise ValleyMicrosoft Technical Specialist Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Paradise ValleyNetwork Administration ScottsdaleNetwork Administration: CISCO Network Professional Chandler-Gilbert, Mesa, South MountainNetwork Administration: Microsoft Windows Server Chandler-Gilbert, GateWay, Mesa, Networking Administration: Cisco Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, South MountainNetworking System Administration MesaNetworking Technology: Cisco Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, GlendaleNetworking: Design and System Support Rio SaladoOracle Database Administration Estrella MountainOracle Database Operations Chandler-GilbertProgramming Rio SaladoProgramming and System Analysis Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, South MountainSoftware Development ScottsdaleSoftware Quality Assurance MesaWeb Design Glendale, Paradise Valley, Estrella Mountain, Phoenix

Computer Science, continued Web Design Technologies Scottsdale Web Design: User Interface Rio SaladoWeb Designer MesaWeb Developer Estrella Mountain, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Web Development Scottsdale Web Server Administrator Mesa Web Technology Mesa

COMMERCIAL ART, ADVERTISING ART,AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY Animation: Imaging and Design Foundation* Glendale Comic and Sequential Art* Phoenix Computer Graphic Design* Phoenix Desktop Publishing* Estrella Mountain Digital Arts* Mesa Digital Arts: Digital Illustration* Mesa Digital Arts: Digital Photography* Mesa Digital Arts: Graphic Design* Mesa Digital Arts: Web Design* Mesa Digital Design* Rio Salado Digital Media Arts* Glendale Digital Photography* Phoenix Game Technology* Mesa Graphic Design: Visual Communication* Scottsdale Media Arts: Computer Art/Illustration* Chandler-Gilbert, PhoenixMedia Arts: Digital Animation* Phoenix Media Arts: Digital Imaging* Chandler-Gilbert, PhoenixMedia Arts: Web Design* Phoenix Multimedia and Business Technology* Mesa Multimedia Technology* Mesa *Also in Arts, A/V & Communications

HEALTH INFORMATICS Management of Clinical and Bioscience Informatics* GateWayManagement of Clinical Information Technology* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Clinical Technology Consulting* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Health Information Technology Implementation Support* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Health Information Technology Technical Support* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Health Information Technology Training* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Implementation Management* GateWay Management of Clinical Information Technology: Practice Workflow and Information Management Redesign* GateWay * Also in Business, Marketing & Government

Information Technology continued

Program Program College/Skill Center College/Skill Center