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COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CAREERS
Chris Christensen8/3/2011
Education & Job Requirements
• Associates Degree– Less Income– Less Job Opportunities
• Bachelor's Degree– More Income– More Job Opportunities
• Plus 4 Years Work Experience– Most Income– Most Job Opportunities
Related Job Titles
• Programmer Analyst• Software Developer• Applications Developer• Internet Programmer• Java Developer• Web Designer/Developer• Web Programmer• Computer Programmer
JOB DESCRIPTION
A computer programmer writes, tests and maintains the detailed instructions, called programs, that computers must follow to perform their functions.
Many programmers update, repair, modify and expand existing programs.
Working Environment• A programmer generally works in
offices in comfortable surroundings.
• Many programmers may work long hours or weekends to meet deadlines or fix critical problems that occur during off hours.
• Many times a programmer may work by telecommuting (internet, email or modem).
Potential Income• Lowest 10% - $40,080• Median annual pay - $69,620• Highest 10% - $111,450 +
Examples• Software Publishers - $81,780• Computer Systems Design -
$71,040• Management - $67,170
Resources
• Overviewwww.overview.com/career_summaries/