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

2. What Computer Science Isn't
Digital Literacy / Using computer applications

3. What Computer Science Isn't
Building & configuring computer systems
Information Technology

4. What Computer Science Isn't
Designing computer electronics
Computer Engineering

5. What Computer Science Isn't
Deciding how to use computer systems
Information Systems

6. What Computer Science Isn't
Writing applications
Software Engineering

7. Computing Fields

8. 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

9. Computer Engineering

10. 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,
6% (Slower than average)
Employment Change,
17,600

11. 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,
9% (Slower than average)
Employment Change,
6,300

12. Information Technology

13. Computer Support SpecialistsIT
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,
18% (About as fast as average)
Employment Change,
110,000

14. Database AdministratorsIT
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,
31% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change,
33,900

15. Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsIT
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,
28% (Faster than average)
Employment Change,
96,600

16. 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,
22% (Faster than average)
Employment Change,
65,700

17. Information Systems

18. 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,
22% (Faster than average)
Employment Change,
120,400

19. Computer Science

20. Computer Research ScientistCS
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,
19% (About as fast as average)
Employment Change,
5,300

21. Software Engineering

22. 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,
30% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change,
270,900

23. 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,
12% (About as fast as average)
Employment Change,
43,700