$68,010( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
-
Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of computer science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$117,860 ($56.66/hr)
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
Information Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems.
$126,520 ($60.83/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Software Developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.
$101,340 ($48.72/hr)
Master's degree
None
Computer and Information Research Scientists design innovative uses for new and existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, science, medicine, and other fields.
$152,400 ($73.27/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Computer and Information Systems Managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
$98,310 ($47.27/hr)
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
Management Analysts, often called management consultants, recommend ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.
$96,140 ($46.22/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.
$99,280 ($47.73/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Systems Analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.
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Doctoral or professional degree
None
Postsecondary Engineering Teachers instruct students in a variety of engineering related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$82,050 ($39.45/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Computer Networks Support Specialists assist computer users and organizations by maintaining computer networks.
$123,950 ($59.59/hr)
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
Database Architects create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They also make sure that the data are available to authorized users.
$103,750 ($49.88/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Database Administrators create or organize systems to store and secure a variety of data, such as financial information and customer shipping records. They also make sure that the data are available to authorized users.
$108,020 ($51.93/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Training and Development Managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization's staff.
$102,000 ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Postsecondary Economics Teachers instruct students in a variety of economics related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$84,430 ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Postsecondary Environmental Science Teachers instruct students in a variety of environmental science related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$131,910 ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
Less than 5 years
Postsecondary Law Teachers instruct students in a variety of law related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$79,460 ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Postsecondary Physics Teachers instruct students in a variety of physics related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$82,490 ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Postsecondary Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers instruct students in a variety of atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$85,170 ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Postsecondary Geography Teachers instruct students in a variety of geography related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$82,440 ( - /hr)
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Postsecondary Architecture Teachers instruct students in a variety of architectural related subjects beyond the high school level. They may also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.
$112,900 ($54.28/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Computer Network Architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets. These networks range from small connections between two offices to next-generation networking capabilities such as a cloud infrastructure that serves multiple customers. Network architects must have extensive knowledge of an organization's business plan to design a network that can help the organization achieve its goals.
$83,550 ($40.17/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Network and Computer Systems Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks. They organize, install, and support an organization's computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.
$83,500 ($40.15/hr)
Master's degree
Less than 5 years
Postsecondary Education Administrators oversee student services, academics, and faculty research at colleges and universities. Their job duties vary depending on the department in which they work, such as admissions, student affairs, or the registrar's office.
$131,450 ($63.20/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Hardware Engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.
$101,080 ($48.60/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Programmers write, modify, and test code and scripts that allow computer software and applications to function properly. They turn the designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow. In addition, programmers run tests to ensure that newly created applications and software produce the expected results. If the products do not work correctly, programmers check the code or scripts for mistakes and modify them.
