Where do you want to end up? CS & IT Careers Where 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

CIS CS Eng Computing Fields How do we solve new problems efficiently with computers? How do we select, configure, adapt systems to our needs? How do we build new computers? CIS CS Eng

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 degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Number of Jobs, 2010 294,000 Job Outlook, 2010-20 6% (Slower than average) Employment Change, 2010-20 17,600

CE 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 degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Number of Jobs, 2010 70,000 Job Outlook, 2010-20 9% (Slower than average) Employment Change, 2010-20 6,300

Information Technology

Computer Support Specialists IT 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/certificate Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Moderate-term on-the-job training Number of Jobs, 2010 607,100 Job Outlook, 2010-20 18% (About as fast as average) Employment Change, 2010-20 110,000

Database Administrators IT 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 degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation 1 to 5 years On-the-job Training None Number of Jobs, 2010 110,800 Job Outlook, 2010-20 31% (Much faster than average) Employment Change, 2010-20 33,900

Network and Computer Systems Administrators IT Network and Computer Systems Administrators Implement computer networks and systems 2010 Median Pay $69,160 per year  $33.25 per hour Entry-Level Education 2-year/Bachelor’s degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Number of Jobs, 2010 347,200 Job Outlook, 2010-20 28% (Faster than average) Employment Change, 2010-20 96,600

Computer Network Architects Information Security Analysts IT/IS 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 degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation 1 to 5 years On-the-job Training None Number of Jobs, 2010 302,300 Job Outlook, 2010-20 22% (Faster than average) Employment Change, 2010-20 65,700

Information Systems

IS Systems Analyst Guide how organizations use technology 2010 Median Pay $77,740 per year  $37.38 per hour Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Number of Jobs, 2010 544,400 Job Outlook, 2010-20 22% (Faster than average) Employment Change, 2010-20 120,400

Computer Science

Computer Research Scientist CS 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 degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Number of Jobs, 2010 28,200 Job Outlook, 2010-20 19% (About as fast as average) Employment Change, 2010-20 5,300

Software Engineering

Software Developers/Engineers CS/SE Software Developers/Engineers Develop applications for computers/devices 2010 Median Pay $90,530 per year  $43.52 per hour Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Number of Jobs, 2010 913,100 Job Outlook, 2010-20 30% (Much faster than average) Employment Change, 2010-20 270,900

CS/SE Computer Programmers Turn software designs into computer code 2010 Median Pay $71,380 per year  $34.32 per hour Entry-Level Education Bachelor’s degree Work Experience in a Related Occupation None On-the-job Training Number of Jobs, 2010 363,100 Job Outlook, 2010-20 12% (About as fast as average) Employment Change, 2010-20 43,700