Computer Jobs 2014Computer Jobs 2014

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Average WageAverage Wage

The average wages of all jobs in America

>>>> $45,790 <<<<

The average wage of Computer jobs is

>>>> $80,180 <<<<

That’s $1,031,700 over 30 years.

SourcesSourcesUS Dept of Labor

www.bls.gov

Utah Dept of workforce services

www.utahfutures.org

Dixie State University CIT Department

www.cit.dixie.edu

Most Wanted College DegreesMost Wanted College DegreesCareer BuilderCareer Builder

• 1. Computer Science 63K

• 2. Accounting 50K

• 3. Finance 53K

• 4. Elec Engineering 61K

• 5. Mech Engineering 61K

• 6. Business 47K

• 7. Info Sciences 57K

• 8. Comp Engineering 60K

• 9. MIS 54K

• 10. Logistics 51K

• 11 Economics 55K

Computer SupportComputer Support

• Average = $36,660/$36,330(Starting = $29,260)• Outlook 3/5 Star Job• Associate degree• Provide technical assistance to computer system

users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Graphic DesignerGraphic Designer

• Average = $49,610/$39,160(Starting = $26,690)

• Outlook 1/5 Star Job• Bachelor’s degree• Design or create graphics to meet a

client's specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

High School CS TeacherHigh School CS Teacher

• Average = $58,170/$50,800(Starting = $37,340)

• Outlook 3/5 Star Job• Bachelor’s degree• High school teachers help students study

subjects more closely than they did in elementary school. High school teachers use the methods of lecture and presentation to teach computer science and information technology.

Web DevelopersWeb Developers

• Average = $67,540/$52,940(Starting = $33,320)• Outlook = ?/5 star job• Bachelor’s degree• Web developers design, build, edit, and repair

websites and web pages. They design the look and feel of a web page and write computer code.

MultiMedia ArtistsMultiMedia Artists

• Average = $72,400/$53,700(Starting = $35,010)

• Outlook = 3/5 Star Job• Bachelor’s Degree• Create special effects, animation, or other

visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Systems AdminSystems Admin

• Average = $77,910/$67,760(Starting = $45,270)• Outlook = 4/5 Star Job• Bachelor’s Degree• Computer systems administrators plan, coordinate, and

direct the computer-related activities of an organization. They make sure all parts of a computer system work to meet the organization's goals. They talk to management and staff to determine their computer needs.

Database AdminDatabase Admin

• Average = $80,740/$80,990(Starting = $43,720)• Outlook = 5/5 Star Job• Bachelor’s Degree• Coordinate changes to computer databases, test

and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Computer ProgrammersComputer Programmers

• Average = $80,930/$73,390(Starting = $43,640)• Outlook = 5/5 star job• Bachelor’s degree• Convert project specifications and statements of

problems and procedures to detailed logical flow charts for coding into computer language. Develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information. May program web sites.

College CS ProfessorCollege CS Professor

• Average = $80,990/$55,620(Starting = $37,190)• Outlook = 4/5 star job• Doctorate Degree• University and college teachers teach classes,

provide service to the community, and write papers.

Systems AnalystsSystems Analysts

• Average = $85,320/$71,320(Starting = $50,290)• Outlook = 4/5 Star Job• Bachelor’s Degree

• Systems analysts help organizations redesign their computer systems. Sometimes they add only a few software programs to make better use of computers. At other times, they design entirely new software systems. Analysts often specialize in business, science, or engineering systems.

Computer SecurityComputer Security

• Average = $91,210/$77,080(Starting = $50,430)• Outlook = 4/5 Star Job• Bachelor’s Degree

• Computer security specialists work with companies to build secure computer systems. They question managers and staff about their current security methods. They find out what information the company wants to protect. Specialists also learn what information employees should be able to access. Computer security specialists use their findings to plan the security system. They regularly train staff on how to use security software and properly use computers to prevent any problems.

Software EngineersSoftware Engineers

• Average = $92,820/$90,010(Starting = $50,200)• Outlook = 5/5 Star Job• Bachelor’s degree• Develop, create, and modify general computer

applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Information System ManagersInformation System Managers

• Average = $132,570 /$107,430(Starting = $76,420)

• Outlook = 5/5 star job

• Bachelor’s degree / Experience

• Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

DSU 5 areas of studyDSU 5 areas of study

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Web Development

• Software Development

• Digital Design

DSU – Computer ScienceDSU – Computer Science

• Programming / Software Engineering

• Databases

• Artificial Intelligence

• Graphics

• Computational Theory / Languages

• Computer Architecture

• Some Information and Visual Technology

DSU – Information TechDSU – Information Tech

• Networking

• Systems Administration

• Databases

• Electronic Commerce

• Some Programming & Visual Tech

DSU – Visual TechDSU – Visual Tech

• Design

• Internet Development

• Multimedia

• Publication

• Corporate Identity

• E Commerce

• Some Programming / Information Tech

DSU AdvantagesDSU Advantages

• Smaller class sizes

• Experienced faculty – Most faculty have had years of experience in their fields.

• Lab Facilities

• Can get help