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CS & IT CareersWhere do you want to end up?

What Computer Science Isn't

• Digital Literacy / Using computer applications

What Computer Science Isn't

• Building & configuring computer systems– Information Technology

What Computer Science Isn't

• Designing computer electronics– Computer Engineering

What Computer Science Isn't

• Deciding how to use computer systems– Information Systems

What Computer Science Isn't

• Writing applications– Software Engineering

Computing Fields

Information Systems

Information Technology

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical/Electronics Engineer

• Design electronic components of products

2010 Median Pay $87,180 per year $41.92 per hour

Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation NoneOn-the-job Training NoneNumber of Jobs, 2010 294,000Job Outlook, 2010-20 6% (Slower than average)Employment Change, 2010-20 17,600

EE

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-wage
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-education
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-experience
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-training
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-number-jobs
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-outlook
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/electrical-and-electronics-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-emp-change

Computer Engineer

• Design/develop circuit boards, processors and other computer components

2010 Median Pay $98,810 per year $47.50 per hour

Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation NoneOn-the-job Training NoneNumber of Jobs, 2010 70,000Job Outlook, 2010-20 9% (Slower than average)Employment Change, 2010-20 6,300

CE

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-wage
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-education
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-experience
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-training
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-number-jobs
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-outlook
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/computer-hardware-engineers.htm#TB_inline?height=325&width=325&inlineId=qf-emp-change

Computer Science

Computer Research Scientist

• Invent and design new technology• Study and solve complex problems

2010 Median Pay $100,660 per year $48.39 per hour

Entry-Level Education Doctoral or professional degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation NoneOn-the-job Training NoneNumber of Jobs, 2010 28,200Job Outlook, 2010-20 19% (About as fast as average)Employment Change, 2010-20 5,300

CS

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm

Software Engineering

Software Developers/Engineers• Develop applications for

computers/devices

2010 Median Pay $90,530 per year $43.52 per hour

Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation NoneOn-the-job Training NoneNumber of Jobs, 2010 913,100Job Outlook, 2010-20 30% (Much faster than average)Employment Change, 2010-20 270,900

CS/SE

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm

Computer Programmers

• Turn software designs into computer code

2010 Median Pay $71,380 per year $34.32 per hour

Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation NoneOn-the-job Training NoneNumber of Jobs, 2010 363,100Job Outlook, 2010-20 12% (About as fast as average)Employment Change, 2010-20 43,700

CS/SE

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-programmers.htm

Information Technology

Computer Support Specialists

• PC Maintenance Technician• Help Desk Support

2010 Median Pay $46,260 per year $22.24 per hour

Entry-Level Education 2-year degree/certificateWork Experience in a Related Occupation NoneOn-the-job Training Moderate-term on-the-job trainingNumber of Jobs, 2010 607,100Job Outlook, 2010-20 18% (About as fast as average)Employment Change, 2010-20 110,000

IT

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-support-specialists.htm

Database Administrators

• Data Architect• Design and implement

data storage systems

2010 Median Pay $73,490 per year $35.33 per hour

Entry-Level Education 2-year degree / Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation 1 to 5 yearsOn-the-job Training NoneNumber of Jobs, 2010 110,800Job Outlook, 2010-20 31% (Much faster than average)Employment Change, 2010-20 33,900

IT

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/database-administrators.htm

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

• Implement computer networksand systems

2010 Median Pay $69,160 per year $33.25 per hour

Entry-Level Education 2-year/Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation NoneOn-the-job Training NoneNumber of Jobs, 2010 347,200Job Outlook, 2010-20 28% (Faster than average)Employment Change, 2010-20 96,600

IT

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/network-and-computer-systems-administrators.htm

Computer Network Architects Information Security Analysts

• Design and secure computer networks

2010 Median Pay $75,660 per year $36.37 per hour

Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation 1 to 5 yearsOn-the-job Training NoneNumber of Jobs, 2010 302,300Job Outlook, 2010-20 22% (Faster than average)Employment Change, 2010-20 65,700

IT/IS

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts-web-developers-and-computer-network-architects.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts-web-developers-and-computer-network-architects.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts-web-developers-and-computer-network-architects.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts-web-developers-and-computer-network-architects.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts-web-developers-and-computer-network-architects.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts-web-developers-and-computer-network-architects.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts-web-developers-and-computer-network-architects.htm

Information Systems

Systems Analyst

• Guide how organizations use technology

2010 Median Pay $77,740 per year $37.38 per hour

Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience in a Related Occupation NoneOn-the-job Training NoneNumber of Jobs, 2010 544,400Job Outlook, 2010-20 22% (Faster than average)Employment Change, 2010-20 120,400

IS

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-systems-analysts.htm

Computing Fields

How do we select, configure, adapt systems to our needs?

Information Systems

Information Technology

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Computer Engineering

How do we solve new problems efficiently with computers?

How do we build new computers?

CIS CS Eng

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