1. COMPUTER PROGRAMMER GABE HARRIS

2. WHAT THEY DO They write programs in a variety of computer languages, such as C++ and Java They update and expand existing programs They debug programs by testing for and fixing errors They build and use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools to automate the writing of some code They use code libraries, which are collections of independent lines of code, to simplify the writing

3. HOW TO BECOME ONE Most computer programmers have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related subject; however, some employers hire workers with an associate’s degree. Most programmers specialize in a few programming languages.

4. PAY $74,280 per year $35.71 per hour

5. OUTLOOK Employment of computer programmers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Computer programming can be done from anywhere in the world, so companies sometimes hire programmers in countries where wages are lower.

6. SIMILAR OCCUPATIONS Computer Support Specialist Database Administrators Software Developers

7. COLLEGE Stanford University

8. COLLEGE TUITION On Campus – $62,455 Off Campus - $61,545 At Home - $54,285

9. COLLEGE FACTS Stanford University is one of the world's leading research universities. It is known for its entrepreneurial character, drawn from the legacy of its founders, Jane and Leland Stanford, and its relationship to Silicon Valley. Areas of excellence range from the humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences. Stanford is located in California's Bay Area, one of the most intellectually dynamic and culturally diverse areas of the nation.