C OMPUTER P ROGRAMMING C AREERS Chris Christensen 8/3/2011
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
J OB D ESCRIPTION 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, 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
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