1. C OMPUTER P ROGRAMMING C AREERS Chris Christensen 8/3/2011

2. 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

3. Related Job Titles Programmer Analyst Software Developer Applications Developer Internet Programmer Java Developer Web Designer/Developer Web Programmer Computer Programmer

4. 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.

5. 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).

6. 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

7. Resources Overview www.overview.com/career_summaries/